Finding the Third Proportional to 92,924 and 124,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,924 and 124,860 is: 167,771.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,924 : 124,860 = 124,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,924/124,860 = 124,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,924x = 124,860 × 124,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,924x = 15,590,019,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,590,019,600/92,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,771.72
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