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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,908 and 140,232.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,908 and 140,232.75 is: 211,663.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,908 : 140,232.75 = 140,232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,908/140,232.75 = 140,232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,908x = 140,232.75 × 140,232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,908x = 19,665,224,172.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,665,224,172.56/92,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,663.41

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