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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,392 and 128,725.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,392 and 128,725.50 is: 179,347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,392 : 128,725.50 = 128,725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,392/128,725.50 = 128,725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,392x = 128,725.50 × 128,725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,392x = 16,570,254,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,570,254,350.25/92,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,347.28

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