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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,380 and 92,022

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,380 and 92,022 is: 142,607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,380 : 92,022 = 92,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,380/92,022 = 92,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,380x = 92,022 × 92,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,380x = 8,468,048,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,468,048,484/59,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,607.75

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