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Finding the Third Proportional to 92 and 133

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Solution

The third proportional to 92 and 133 is: 192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 133 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/133 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 133 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 17,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,689/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.27

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