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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,372 and 135,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,372 and 135,268 is: 198,084.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,372 : 135,268 = 135,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,372/135,268 = 135,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,372x = 135,268 × 135,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,372x = 18,297,431,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,297,431,824/92,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,084.18

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