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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,176 and 142,584

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,176 and 142,584 is: 220,558.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,176 : 142,584 = 142,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,176/142,584 = 142,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,176x = 142,584 × 142,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,176x = 20,330,197,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,330,197,056/92,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,558.46

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