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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,274 and 138,411

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,274 and 138,411 is: 207,616.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,274 : 138,411 = 138,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,274/138,411 = 138,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,274x = 138,411 × 138,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,274x = 19,157,604,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,157,604,921/92,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,616.50

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