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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,166 and 139,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,166 and 139,094 is: 209,916.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,166 : 139,094 = 139,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,166/139,094 = 139,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,166x = 139,094 × 139,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,166x = 19,347,140,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,347,140,836/92,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,916.25

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