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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,507 and 62,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,507 and 62,303 is: 93,518.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,507 : 62,303 = 62,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,507/62,303 = 62,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,507x = 62,303 × 62,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,507x = 3,881,663,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,663,809/41,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,518.29

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