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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,316 and 92,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,316 and 92,836 is: 147,790.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,316 : 92,836 = 92,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,316/92,836 = 92,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,316x = 92,836 × 92,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,316x = 8,618,522,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,618,522,896/58,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,790.02

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