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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,289 and 131,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,289 and 131,973 is: 188,721.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,289 : 131,973 = 131,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,289/131,973 = 131,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,289x = 131,973 × 131,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,289x = 17,416,872,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,416,872,729/92,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,721.00

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