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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,261 and 135,111

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,261 and 135,111 is: 197,862.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,261 : 135,111 = 135,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,261/135,111 = 135,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,261x = 135,111 × 135,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,261x = 18,254,982,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,254,982,321/92,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,862.39

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