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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,340 and 143,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,340 and 143,262 is: 222,265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,340 : 143,262 = 143,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,340/143,262 = 143,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,340x = 143,262 × 143,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,340x = 20,524,000,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,524,000,644/92,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,265.55

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