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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,843 and 92,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,843 and 92,448 is: 140,470.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,843 : 92,448 = 92,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,843/92,448 = 92,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,843x = 92,448 × 92,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,843x = 8,546,632,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,546,632,704/60,843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,470.27

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