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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,544 and 92,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,544 and 92,220 is: 138,186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,544 : 92,220 = 92,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,544/92,220 = 92,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,544x = 92,220 × 92,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,544x = 8,504,528,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,504,528,400/61,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,186.15

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