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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,707 and 124,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,707 and 124,297 is: 166,651.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,707 : 124,297 = 124,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,707/124,297 = 124,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,707x = 124,297 × 124,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,707x = 15,449,744,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,449,744,209/92,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,651.32

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