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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,408 and 148,821

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,408 and 148,821 is: 239,672.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,408 : 148,821 = 148,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,408/148,821 = 148,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,408x = 148,821 × 148,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,408x = 22,147,690,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,147,690,041/92,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,672.86

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