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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,902 and 92,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,902 and 92,799 is: 139,117.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,902 : 92,799 = 92,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,902/92,799 = 92,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,902x = 92,799 × 92,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,902x = 8,611,654,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,611,654,401/61,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,117.55

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