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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,640 and 92,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,640 and 92,428 is: 138,594.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,640 : 92,428 = 92,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,640/92,428 = 92,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,640x = 92,428 × 92,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,640x = 8,542,935,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,542,935,184/61,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,594.02

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