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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,619 and 140,229

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,619 and 140,229 is: 212,312.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,619 : 140,229 = 140,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,619/140,229 = 140,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,619x = 140,229 × 140,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,619x = 19,664,172,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,664,172,441/92,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,312.51

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