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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,097 and 135,123.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,097 and 135,123.50 is: 198,251.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,097 : 135,123.50 = 135,123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,097/135,123.50 = 135,123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,097x = 135,123.50 × 135,123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,097x = 18,258,360,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,258,360,252.25/92,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,251.41

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