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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,364 and 143,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,364 and 143,298 is: 222,319.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,364 : 143,298 = 143,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,364/143,298 = 143,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,364x = 143,298 × 143,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,364x = 20,534,316,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,534,316,804/92,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,319.48

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