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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,372 and 148,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,372 and 148,767 is: 239,592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,372 : 148,767 = 148,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,372/148,767 = 148,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,372x = 148,767 × 148,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,372x = 22,131,620,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,131,620,289/92,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,592.30

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