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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,718 and 125,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,718 and 125,949 is: 171,090.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,718 : 125,949 = 125,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,718/125,949 = 125,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,718x = 125,949 × 125,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,718x = 15,863,150,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,863,150,601/92,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,090.30

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