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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,459 and 92,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,459 and 92,754 is: 139,984.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,459 : 92,754 = 92,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,459/92,754 = 92,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,459x = 92,754 × 92,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,459x = 8,603,304,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,603,304,516/61,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,984.45

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