Finding the Third Proportional to 92,990 and 136,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,990 and 136,407 is: 200,095.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,990 : 136,407 = 136,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,990/136,407 = 136,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,990x = 136,407 × 136,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,990x = 18,606,869,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,606,869,649/92,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,095.38
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