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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,504 and 138,769

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,504 and 138,769 is: 208,173.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,504 : 138,769 = 138,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,504/138,769 = 138,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,504x = 138,769 × 138,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,504x = 19,256,835,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,256,835,361/92,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,173.00

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