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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,385 and 148,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,385 and 148,787 is: 239,623.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,385 : 148,787 = 148,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,385/148,787 = 148,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,385x = 148,787 × 148,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,385x = 22,137,571,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,137,571,369/92,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,623.01

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