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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,516 and 102,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,516 and 102,236 is: 112,977.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,516 : 102,236 = 102,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,516/102,236 = 102,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,516x = 102,236 × 102,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,516x = 10,452,199,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,452,199,696/92,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,977.21

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