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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,476.69 and 140,056.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,476.69 and 140,056.59 is: 212,116.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,476.69 : 140,056.59 = 140,056.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,476.69/140,056.59 = 140,056.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,476.69x = 140,056.59 × 140,056.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,476.69x = 19,615,849,452.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,615,849,452.85/92,476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,116.70

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