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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,358 and 143,289

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,358 and 143,289 is: 222,306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,358 : 143,289 = 143,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,358/143,289 = 143,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,358x = 143,289 × 143,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,358x = 20,531,737,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,531,737,521/92,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,306.00

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