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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,230 and 135,061

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,230 and 135,061 is: 197,782.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,230 : 135,061 = 135,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,230/135,061 = 135,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,230x = 135,061 × 135,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,230x = 18,241,473,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,241,473,721/92,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,782.43

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