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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,816 and 92,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,816 and 92,048 is: 139,319.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,816 : 92,048 = 92,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,816/92,048 = 92,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,816x = 92,048 × 92,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,816x = 8,472,834,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,834,304/60,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,319.16

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