Finding the Third Proportional to 92,980 and 140,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,980 and 140,344 is: 211,835.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,980 : 140,344 = 140,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,980/140,344 = 140,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,980x = 140,344 × 140,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,980x = 19,696,438,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,696,438,336/92,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,835.22
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