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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,906 and 92,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,906 and 92,778 is: 143,687.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,906 : 92,778 = 92,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,906/92,778 = 92,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,906x = 92,778 × 92,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,906x = 8,607,757,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,607,757,284/59,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,687.73

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