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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,898 and 92,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,898 and 92,730 is: 143,558.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,898 : 92,730 = 92,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,898/92,730 = 92,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,898x = 92,730 × 92,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,898x = 8,598,852,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,598,852,900/59,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,558.26

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