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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,297.88 and 92,008.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,297.88 and 92,008.69 is: 138,105.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,297.88 : 92,008.69 = 92,008.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,297.88/92,008.69 = 92,008.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,297.88x = 92,008.69 × 92,008.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,297.88x = 8,465,598,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,465,598,575.47/61,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,105.91

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