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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,002 and 92,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,002 and 92,187 is: 146,519.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,002 : 92,187 = 92,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,002/92,187 = 92,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,002x = 92,187 × 92,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,002x = 8,498,442,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,498,442,969/58,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,519.83

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