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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,372 and 143,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,372 and 143,306 is: 222,325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,372 : 143,306 = 143,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,372/143,306 = 143,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,372x = 143,306 × 143,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,372x = 20,536,609,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,536,609,636/92,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,325.05

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