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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,398 and 139,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,398 and 139,430 is: 210,402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,398 : 139,430 = 139,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,398/139,430 = 139,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,398x = 139,430 × 139,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,398x = 19,440,724,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,440,724,900/92,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,402.01

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