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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,792 and 92,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,792 and 92,028 is: 139,313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,792 : 92,028 = 92,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,792/92,028 = 92,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,792x = 92,028 × 92,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,792x = 8,469,152,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,469,152,784/60,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,313.61

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