Finding the Third Proportional to 92,824 and 141,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,824 and 141,412 is: 215,433.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,824 : 141,412 = 141,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,824/141,412 = 141,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,824x = 141,412 × 141,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,824x = 19,997,353,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,997,353,744/92,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,433.01
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