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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,430 and 92,319

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,430 and 92,319 is: 143,409.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,430 : 92,319 = 92,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,430/92,319 = 92,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,430x = 92,319 × 92,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,430x = 8,522,797,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,522,797,761/59,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,409.01

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