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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,073 and 139,354.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,073 and 139,354.50 is: 210,916.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,073 : 139,354.50 = 139,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,073/139,354.50 = 139,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,073x = 139,354.50 × 139,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,073x = 19,419,676,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,419,676,670.25/92,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,916.08

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