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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,298 and 144,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,298 and 144,598 is: 226,533.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,298 : 144,598 = 144,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,298/144,598 = 144,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,298x = 144,598 × 144,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,298x = 20,908,581,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,908,581,604/92,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,533.42

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