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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,110 and 140,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,110 and 140,838 is: 215,344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,110 : 140,838 = 140,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,110/140,838 = 140,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,110x = 140,838 × 140,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,110x = 19,835,342,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,835,342,244/92,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,344.07

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