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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,888 and 135,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,888 and 135,440 is: 197,485.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,888 : 135,440 = 135,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,888/135,440 = 135,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,888x = 135,440 × 135,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,888x = 18,343,993,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,343,993,600/92,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,485.07

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