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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,617 and 92,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,617 and 92,330 is: 140,634.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,617 : 92,330 = 92,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,617/92,330 = 92,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,617x = 92,330 × 92,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,617x = 8,524,828,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,524,828,900/60,617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,634.29

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