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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,034 and 129,573

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,034 and 129,573 is: 182,423.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,034 : 129,573 = 129,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,034/129,573 = 129,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,034x = 129,573 × 129,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,034x = 16,789,162,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,789,162,329/92,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,423.48

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