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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,544 and 92,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,544 and 92,157 is: 142,632.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,544 : 92,157 = 92,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,544/92,157 = 92,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,544x = 92,157 × 92,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,544x = 8,492,912,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,492,912,649/59,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,632.55

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