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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,628 and 143,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,628 and 143,518 is: 222,367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,628 : 143,518 = 143,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,628/143,518 = 143,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,628x = 143,518 × 143,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,628x = 20,597,416,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,597,416,324/92,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,367.06

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