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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,968 and 122,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,968 and 122,775 is: 162,138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,968 : 122,775 = 122,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,968/122,775 = 122,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,968x = 122,775 × 122,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,968x = 15,073,700,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,073,700,625/92,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,138.59

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