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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,907.38 and 140,231.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,907.38 and 140,231.81 is: 211,662.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,907.38 : 140,231.81 = 140,231.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,907.38/140,231.81 = 140,231.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,907.38x = 140,231.81 × 140,231.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,907.38x = 19,664,961,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,664,961,237.04/92,907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,662.00

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