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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,664 and 92,697

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,664 and 92,697 is: 141,644.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,664 : 92,697 = 92,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,664/92,697 = 92,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,664x = 92,697 × 92,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,664x = 8,592,733,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,592,733,809/60,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,644.70

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