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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,826 and 144,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,826 and 144,787 is: 225,834.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,826 : 144,787 = 144,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,826/144,787 = 144,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,826x = 144,787 × 144,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,826x = 20,963,275,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,963,275,369/92,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,834.09

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