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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,912 and 92,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,912 and 92,556 is: 140,639.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,912 : 92,556 = 92,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,912/92,556 = 92,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,912x = 92,556 × 92,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,912x = 8,566,613,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,566,613,136/60,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,639.17

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