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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,948 and 92,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,948 and 92,070 is: 139,083.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,948 : 92,070 = 92,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,948/92,070 = 92,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,948x = 92,070 × 92,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,948x = 8,476,884,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,476,884,900/60,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,083.89

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