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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,736 and 135,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,736 and 135,216 is: 197,155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,736 : 135,216 = 135,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,736/135,216 = 135,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,736x = 135,216 × 135,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,736x = 18,283,366,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,283,366,656/92,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,155.01

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