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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,412 and 139,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,412 and 139,275 is: 209,902.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,412 : 139,275 = 139,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,412/139,275 = 139,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,412x = 139,275 × 139,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,412x = 19,397,525,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,397,525,625/92,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,902.67

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