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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,160 and 138,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,160 and 138,208 is: 207,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,160 : 138,208 = 138,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,160/138,208 = 138,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,160x = 138,208 × 138,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,160x = 19,101,451,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,101,451,264/92,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,264.01

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