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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,444 and 148,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,444 and 148,832 is: 239,614.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,444 : 148,832 = 148,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,444/148,832 = 148,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,444x = 148,832 × 148,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,444x = 22,150,964,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,150,964,224/92,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,614.95

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