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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,392.50 and 92,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,392.50 and 92,317 is: 138,818.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,392.50 : 92,317 = 92,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,392.50/92,317 = 92,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,392.50x = 92,317 × 92,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,392.50x = 8,522,428,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,522,428,489/61,392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,818.72

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