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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,993 and 92,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,993 and 92,664 is: 140,780.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,993 : 92,664 = 92,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,993/92,664 = 92,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,993x = 92,664 × 92,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,993x = 8,586,616,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,586,616,896/60,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,780.37

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