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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,988 and 135,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,988 and 135,162 is: 196,463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,988 : 135,162 = 135,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,988/135,162 = 135,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,988x = 135,162 × 135,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,988x = 18,268,766,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,268,766,244/92,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,463.70

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