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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,969 and 62,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,969 and 62,547 is: 95,489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,969 : 62,547 = 62,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,969/62,547 = 62,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,969x = 62,547 × 62,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,969x = 3,912,127,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,127,209/40,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,489.94

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