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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,936 and 140,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,936 and 140,268 is: 211,706.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,936 : 140,268 = 140,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,936/140,268 = 140,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,936x = 140,268 × 140,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,936x = 19,675,111,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,675,111,824/92,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,706.03

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