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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,650 and 143,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,650 and 143,547 is: 222,404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,650 : 143,547 = 143,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,650/143,547 = 143,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,650x = 143,547 × 143,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,650x = 20,605,741,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,605,741,209/92,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,404.11

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