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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,814 and 92,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,814 and 92,878 is: 144,219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,814 : 92,878 = 92,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,814/92,878 = 92,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,814x = 92,878 × 92,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,814x = 8,626,322,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,626,322,884/59,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,219.13

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