Finding the Third Proportional to 92,832 and 149,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,832 and 149,472 is: 240,670.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,832 : 149,472 = 149,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,832/149,472 = 149,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,832x = 149,472 × 149,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,832x = 22,341,878,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,341,878,784/92,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,670.01
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