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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,766 and 92,539

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,766 and 92,539 is: 143,283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,766 : 92,539 = 92,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,766/92,539 = 92,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,766x = 92,539 × 92,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,766x = 8,563,466,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,563,466,521/59,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,283.25

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