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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,849 and 92,457

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,849 and 92,457 is: 140,483.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,849 : 92,457 = 92,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,849/92,457 = 92,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,849x = 92,457 × 92,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,849x = 8,548,296,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,548,296,849/60,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,483.77

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