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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,394 and 143,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,394 and 143,343 is: 222,386.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,394 : 143,343 = 143,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,394/143,343 = 143,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,394x = 143,343 × 143,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,394x = 20,547,215,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,547,215,649/92,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,386.90

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