Finding the Third Proportional to 92,842 and 141,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,842 and 141,439 is: 215,473.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,842 : 141,439 = 141,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,842/141,439 = 141,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,842x = 141,439 × 141,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,842x = 20,004,990,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,004,990,721/92,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,473.50
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