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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,426 and 148,839

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,426 and 148,839 is: 239,684.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,426 : 148,839 = 148,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,426/148,839 = 148,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,426x = 148,839 × 148,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,426x = 22,153,047,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,153,047,921/92,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,684.16

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