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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,660 and 92,321

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,660 and 92,321 is: 138,228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,660 : 92,321 = 92,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,660/92,321 = 92,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,660x = 92,321 × 92,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,660x = 8,523,167,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,523,167,041/61,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,228.46

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