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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,464 and 92,271.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,464 and 92,271.50 is: 143,179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,464 : 92,271.50 = 92,271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,464/92,271.50 = 92,271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,464x = 92,271.50 × 92,271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,464x = 8,514,029,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,514,029,712.25/59,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,179.57

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