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Finding the Third Proportional to 54,934 and 74,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 54,934 and 74,622 is: 101,366.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,934 : 74,622 = 74,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,934/74,622 = 74,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,934x = 74,622 × 74,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,934x = 5,568,442,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,568,442,884/54,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,366.06

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