Finding the Third Proportional to 92,918 and 140,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,918 and 140,247 is: 211,683.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,918 : 140,247 = 140,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,918/140,247 = 140,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,918x = 140,247 × 140,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,918x = 19,669,221,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,669,221,009/92,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,683.65
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