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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,514 and 132,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,514 and 132,198 is: 188,904.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,514 : 132,198 = 132,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,514/132,198 = 132,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,514x = 132,198 × 132,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,514x = 17,476,311,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,476,311,204/92,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,904.50

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