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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,610 and 92,689

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,610 and 92,689 is: 139,445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,610 : 92,689 = 92,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,610/92,689 = 92,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,610x = 92,689 × 92,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,610x = 8,591,250,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,591,250,721/61,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,445.72

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