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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,374 and 92,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,374 and 92,448 is: 146,411.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,374 : 92,448 = 92,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,374/92,448 = 92,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,374x = 92,448 × 92,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,374x = 8,546,632,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,546,632,704/58,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,411.63

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