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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,020 and 130,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,020 and 130,222 is: 184,283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,020 : 130,222 = 130,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,020/130,222 = 130,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,020x = 130,222 × 130,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,020x = 16,957,769,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,957,769,284/92,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,283.52

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