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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,332 and 94,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,332 and 94,273 is: 149,790.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,332 : 94,273 = 94,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,332/94,273 = 94,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,332x = 94,273 × 94,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,332x = 8,887,398,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,887,398,529/59,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,790.98

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