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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,413.50 and 135,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,413.50 and 135,324 is: 198,159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,413.50 : 135,324 = 135,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,413.50/135,324 = 135,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,413.50x = 135,324 × 135,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,413.50x = 18,312,584,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,312,584,976/92,413.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,159.20

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