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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,454 and 92,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,454 and 92,351 is: 143,450.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,454 : 92,351 = 92,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,454/92,351 = 92,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,454x = 92,351 × 92,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,454x = 8,528,707,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,528,707,201/59,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,450.52

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