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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,970 and 92,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,970 and 92,536 is: 140,444.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,970 : 92,536 = 92,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,970/92,536 = 92,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,970x = 92,536 × 92,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,970x = 8,562,911,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,562,911,296/60,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,444.67

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