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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,369 and 148,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,369 and 148,753 is: 239,554.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,369 : 148,753 = 148,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,369/148,753 = 148,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,369x = 148,753 × 148,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,369x = 22,127,455,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,127,455,009/92,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,554.99

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