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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,530 and 92,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,530 and 92,094 is: 142,471.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,530 : 92,094 = 92,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,530/92,094 = 92,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,530x = 92,094 × 92,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,530x = 8,481,304,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,481,304,836/59,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,471.10

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