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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,960 and 140,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,960 and 140,312 is: 211,784.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,960 : 140,312 = 140,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,960/140,312 = 140,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,960x = 140,312 × 140,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,960x = 19,687,457,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,687,457,344/92,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,784.18

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