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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,874 and 140,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,874 and 140,175 is: 211,566.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,874 : 140,175 = 140,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,874/140,175 = 140,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,874x = 140,175 × 140,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,874x = 19,649,030,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,649,030,625/92,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,566.54

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