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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,662 and 92,502

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,662 and 92,502 is: 138,766.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,662 : 92,502 = 92,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,662/92,502 = 92,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,662x = 92,502 × 92,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,662x = 8,556,620,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,556,620,004/61,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,766.50

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