Finding the Third Proportional to 92,962 and 139,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,962 and 139,655 is: 209,800.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,962 : 139,655 = 139,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,962/139,655 = 139,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,962x = 139,655 × 139,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,962x = 19,503,519,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,503,519,025/92,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,800.98
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