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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,272 and 62,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,272 and 62,183 is: 91,472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,272 : 62,183 = 62,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,272/62,183 = 62,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,272x = 62,183 × 62,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,272x = 3,866,725,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,725,489/42,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,472.50

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