Finding the Third Proportional to 92,988 and 135,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,988 and 135,162 is: 196,463.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,988 : 135,162 = 135,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,988/135,162 = 135,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,988x = 135,162 × 135,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,988x = 18,268,766,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,268,766,244/92,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,463.70
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