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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,604 and 92,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,604 and 92,844 is: 139,926.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,604 : 92,844 = 92,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,604/92,844 = 92,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,604x = 92,844 × 92,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,604x = 8,620,008,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,620,008,336/61,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,926.11

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