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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,794 and 135,843

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,794 and 135,843 is: 198,863.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,794 : 135,843 = 135,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,794/135,843 = 135,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,794x = 135,843 × 135,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,794x = 18,453,320,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,453,320,649/92,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,863.30

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