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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,948 and 140,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,948 and 140,294 is: 211,757.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,948 : 140,294 = 140,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,948/140,294 = 140,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,948x = 140,294 × 140,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,948x = 19,682,406,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,682,406,436/92,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,757.18

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