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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,108 and 137,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,108 and 137,594 is: 205,542.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,108 : 137,594 = 137,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,108/137,594 = 137,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,108x = 137,594 × 137,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,108x = 18,932,108,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,932,108,836/92,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,542.50

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