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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,966 and 140,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,966 and 140,323 is: 211,803.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,966 : 140,323 = 140,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,966/140,323 = 140,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,966x = 140,323 × 140,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,966x = 19,690,544,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,690,544,329/92,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,803.72

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