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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,528 and 92,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,528 and 92,072 is: 140,055.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,528 : 92,072 = 92,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,528/92,072 = 92,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,528x = 92,072 × 92,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,528x = 8,477,253,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,477,253,184/60,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,055.07

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