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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,253 and 146,845.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,253 and 146,845.50 is: 233,744.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,253 : 146,845.50 = 146,845.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,253/146,845.50 = 146,845.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,253x = 146,845.50 × 146,845.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,253x = 21,563,600,870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,563,600,870.25/92,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,744.17

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