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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,394 and 139,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,394 and 139,248 is: 209,862.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,394 : 139,248 = 139,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,394/139,248 = 139,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,394x = 139,248 × 139,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,394x = 19,390,005,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,390,005,504/92,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,862.17

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