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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,446 and 92,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,446 and 92,343 is: 143,444.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,446 : 92,343 = 92,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,446/92,343 = 92,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,446x = 92,343 × 92,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,446x = 8,527,229,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,527,229,649/59,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,444.97

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