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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,621 and 140,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,621 and 140,232 is: 212,317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,621 : 140,232 = 140,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,621/140,232 = 140,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,621x = 140,232 × 140,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,621x = 19,665,013,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,665,013,824/92,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,317.01

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