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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,249 and 92,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,249 and 92,680 is: 142,568.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,249 : 92,680 = 92,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,249/92,680 = 92,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,249x = 92,680 × 92,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,249x = 8,589,582,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,589,582,400/60,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,568.05

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