Finding the Third Proportional to 92,966 and 140,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,966 and 140,323 is: 211,803.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,966 : 140,323 = 140,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,966/140,323 = 140,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,966x = 140,323 × 140,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,966x = 19,690,544,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,690,544,329/92,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,803.72
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