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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,292 and 142,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,292 and 142,592 is: 220,305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,292 : 142,592 = 142,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,292/142,592 = 142,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,292x = 142,592 × 142,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,292x = 20,332,478,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,332,478,464/92,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,305.97

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