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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,424 and 148,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,424 and 148,836 is: 239,679.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,424 : 148,836 = 148,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,424/148,836 = 148,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,424x = 148,836 × 148,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,424x = 22,152,154,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,152,154,896/92,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,679.68

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