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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,397 and 143,347.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,397 and 143,347.50 is: 222,393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,397 : 143,347.50 = 143,347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,397/143,347.50 = 143,347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,397x = 143,347.50 × 143,347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,397x = 20,548,505,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,548,505,756.25/92,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,393.65

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