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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,863 and 62,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,863 and 62,795 is: 94,193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,863 : 62,795 = 62,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,863/62,795 = 62,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,863x = 62,795 × 62,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,863x = 3,943,212,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,212,025/41,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,193.25

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