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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,156 and 92,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,156 and 92,380 is: 139,545.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,156 : 92,380 = 92,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,156/92,380 = 92,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,156x = 92,380 × 92,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,156x = 8,534,064,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,534,064,400/61,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,545.82

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