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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,366 and 143,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,366 and 143,301 is: 222,323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,366 : 143,301 = 143,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,366/143,301 = 143,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,366x = 143,301 × 143,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,366x = 20,535,176,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,535,176,601/92,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,323.98

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