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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,241 and 139,006

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,241 and 139,006 is: 209,480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,241 : 139,006 = 139,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,241/139,006 = 139,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,241x = 139,006 × 139,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,241x = 19,322,668,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,322,668,036/92,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,480.25

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