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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,162 and 137,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,162 and 137,666 is: 205,637.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,162 : 137,666 = 137,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,162/137,666 = 137,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,162x = 137,666 × 137,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,162x = 18,951,927,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,951,927,556/92,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,637.11

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