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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,391 and 139,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,391 and 139,107 is: 209,444.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,391 : 139,107 = 139,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,391/139,107 = 139,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,391x = 139,107 × 139,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,391x = 19,350,757,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,350,757,449/92,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,444.18

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