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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,876 and 140,178

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,876 and 140,178 is: 211,571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,876 : 140,178 = 140,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,876/140,178 = 140,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,876x = 140,178 × 140,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,876x = 19,649,871,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,649,871,684/92,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,571.04

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