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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,646 and 92,709

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,646 and 92,709 is: 144,099.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,646 : 92,709 = 92,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,646/92,709 = 92,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,646x = 92,709 × 92,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,646x = 8,594,958,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,594,958,681/59,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,099.50

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