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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,958 and 142,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,958 and 142,227 is: 217,609.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,958 : 142,227 = 142,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,958/142,227 = 142,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,958x = 142,227 × 142,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,958x = 20,228,519,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,228,519,529/92,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,609.24

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