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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,384 and 139,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,384 and 139,408 is: 210,367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,384 : 139,408 = 139,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,384/139,408 = 139,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,384x = 139,408 × 139,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,384x = 19,434,590,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,434,590,464/92,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,367.49

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