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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,684 and 143,634

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,684 and 143,634 is: 222,592.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,684 : 143,634 = 143,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,684/143,634 = 143,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,684x = 143,634 × 143,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,684x = 20,630,725,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,630,725,956/92,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,592.10

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