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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,009 and 138,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,009 and 138,474 is: 208,404.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,009 : 138,474 = 138,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,009/138,474 = 138,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,009x = 138,474 × 138,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,009x = 19,175,048,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,175,048,676/92,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,404.05

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