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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,958 and 92,082

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,958 and 92,082 is: 139,097.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,958 : 92,082 = 92,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,958/92,082 = 92,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,958x = 92,082 × 92,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,958x = 8,479,094,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,479,094,724/60,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,097.32

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