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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,374.50 and 135,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,374.50 and 135,271 is: 198,087.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,374.50 : 135,271 = 135,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,374.50/135,271 = 135,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,374.50x = 135,271 × 135,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,374.50x = 18,298,243,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,298,243,441/92,374.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,087.60

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