Finding the Third Proportional to 92,823 and 149,459
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,823 and 149,459 is: 240,651.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,823 : 149,459 = 149,459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,823/149,459 = 149,459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,823x = 149,459 × 149,459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,823x = 22,337,992,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,337,992,681/92,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,651.48
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