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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,876 and 92,582

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,876 and 92,582 is: 138,525.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,876 : 92,582 = 92,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,876/92,582 = 92,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,876x = 92,582 × 92,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,876x = 8,571,426,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,571,426,724/61,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,525.87

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