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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,252 and 92,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,252 and 92,358 is: 139,260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,252 : 92,358 = 92,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,252/92,358 = 92,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,252x = 92,358 × 92,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,252x = 8,530,000,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,530,000,164/61,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,260.76

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