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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,233 and 142,444.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,233 and 142,444.50 is: 219,991.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,233 : 142,444.50 = 142,444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,233/142,444.50 = 142,444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,233x = 142,444.50 × 142,444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,233x = 20,290,435,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,290,435,580.25/92,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,991.06

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