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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,670 and 92,337

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,670 and 92,337 is: 138,253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,670 : 92,337 = 92,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,670/92,337 = 92,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,670x = 92,337 × 92,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,670x = 8,526,121,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,526,121,569/61,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,253.96

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