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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,500 and 92,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,500 and 92,250 is: 138,375

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,500 : 92,250 = 92,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,500/92,250 = 92,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,500x = 92,250 × 92,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,500x = 8,510,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,510,062,500/61,500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,375

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