Finding the Third Proportional to 92,934 and 147,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,934 and 147,690 is: 234,707.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,934 : 147,690 = 147,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,934/147,690 = 147,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,934x = 147,690 × 147,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,934x = 21,812,336,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,812,336,100/92,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,707.82
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