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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,370 and 92,339

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,370 and 92,339 is: 143,616.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,370 : 92,339 = 92,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,370/92,339 = 92,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,370x = 92,339 × 92,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,370x = 8,526,490,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,526,490,921/59,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,616.15

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