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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,326 and 144,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,326 and 144,625 is: 226,549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,326 : 144,625 = 144,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,326/144,625 = 144,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,326x = 144,625 × 144,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,326x = 20,916,390,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,916,390,625/92,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,549.30

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