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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,864 and 92,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,864 and 92,124 is: 139,439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,864 : 92,124 = 92,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,864/92,124 = 92,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,864x = 92,124 × 92,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,864x = 8,486,831,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,486,831,376/60,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,439.26

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