Finding the Third Proportional to 92,992 and 135,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,992 and 135,168 is: 196,472.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,992 : 135,168 = 135,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,992/135,168 = 135,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,992x = 135,168 × 135,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,992x = 18,270,388,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,270,388,224/92,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,472.69
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