Finding the Third Proportional to 92,966 and 137,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,966 and 137,253 is: 202,637.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,966 : 137,253 = 137,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,966/137,253 = 137,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,966x = 137,253 × 137,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,966x = 18,838,386,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,838,386,009/92,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,637.37
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