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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,812 and 92,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,812 and 92,875 is: 144,214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,812 : 92,875 = 92,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,812/92,875 = 92,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,812x = 92,875 × 92,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,812x = 8,625,765,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,625,765,625/59,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,214.63

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