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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,698 and 92,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,698 and 92,283 is: 138,029.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,698 : 92,283 = 92,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,698/92,283 = 92,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,698x = 92,283 × 92,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,698x = 8,516,152,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,516,152,089/61,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,029.63

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