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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,666 and 92,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,666 and 92,223 is: 140,195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,666 : 92,223 = 92,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,666/92,223 = 92,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,666x = 92,223 × 92,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,666x = 8,505,081,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,505,081,729/60,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,195.20

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