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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,482 and 138,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,482 and 138,737 is: 208,126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,482 : 138,737 = 138,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,482/138,737 = 138,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,482x = 138,737 × 138,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,482x = 19,247,955,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,247,955,169/92,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,126.50

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