Finding the Third Proportional to 92,817 and 139,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,817 and 139,635 is: 210,068.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,817 : 139,635 = 139,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,817/139,635 = 139,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,817x = 139,635 × 139,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,817x = 19,497,933,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,497,933,225/92,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,068.56
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