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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,498 and 138,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,498 and 138,375 is: 207,006.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,498 : 138,375 = 138,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,498/138,375 = 138,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,498x = 138,375 × 138,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,498x = 19,147,640,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,147,640,625/92,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,006.00

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