Finding the Third Proportional to 92,863 and 139,969.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,863 and 139,969.50 is: 210,971.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,863 : 139,969.50 = 139,969.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,863/139,969.50 = 139,969.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,863x = 139,969.50 × 139,969.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,863x = 19,591,460,930.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,591,460,930.25/92,863 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,971.66
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