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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,606 and 138,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,606 and 138,299 is: 206,537.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,606 : 138,299 = 138,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,606/138,299 = 138,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,606x = 138,299 × 138,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,606x = 19,126,613,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,126,613,401/92,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,537.52

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