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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,452 and 139,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,452 and 139,332 is: 209,983.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,452 : 139,332 = 139,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,452/139,332 = 139,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,452x = 139,332 × 139,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,452x = 19,413,406,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,413,406,224/92,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,983.63

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