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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,676 and 92,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,676 and 92,271 is: 138,042.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,676 : 92,271 = 92,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,676/92,271 = 92,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,676x = 92,271 × 92,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,676x = 8,513,937,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,513,937,441/61,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,042.96

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