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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,329 and 92,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,329 and 92,298 is: 138,905.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,329 : 92,298 = 92,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,329/92,298 = 92,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,329x = 92,298 × 92,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,329x = 8,518,920,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,518,920,804/61,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,905.26

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