Finding the Third Proportional to 93,992 and 127,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,992 and 127,592 is: 173,203.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,992 : 127,592 = 127,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,992/127,592 = 127,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,992x = 127,592 × 127,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,992x = 16,279,718,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,279,718,464/93,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,203.23
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