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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,416 and 146,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,416 and 146,944 is: 233,645.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,416 : 146,944 = 146,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,416/146,944 = 146,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,416x = 146,944 × 146,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,416x = 21,592,539,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,592,539,136/92,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,645.03

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