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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,761 and 140,001

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,761 and 140,001 is: 211,298.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,761 : 140,001 = 140,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,761/140,001 = 140,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,761x = 140,001 × 140,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,761x = 19,600,280,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,600,280,001/92,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,298.71

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