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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,312 and 132,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,312 and 132,010 is: 188,779.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,312 : 132,010 = 132,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,312/132,010 = 132,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,312x = 132,010 × 132,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,312x = 17,426,640,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,426,640,100/92,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,779.79

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