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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,682 and 143,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,682 and 143,631 is: 222,587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,682 : 143,631 = 143,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,682/143,631 = 143,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,682x = 143,631 × 143,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,682x = 20,629,864,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,629,864,161/92,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,587.60

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