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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,036 and 92,922

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,036 and 92,922 is: 143,822.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,036 : 92,922 = 92,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,036/92,922 = 92,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,036x = 92,922 × 92,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,036x = 8,634,498,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,634,498,084/60,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,822.01

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