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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,304 and 92,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,304 and 92,358 is: 143,835.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,304 : 92,358 = 92,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,304/92,358 = 92,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,304x = 92,358 × 92,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,304x = 8,530,000,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,530,000,164/59,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,835.16

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