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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,988 and 92,071

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,988 and 92,071 is: 136,753.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,988 : 92,071 = 92,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,988/92,071 = 92,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,988x = 92,071 × 92,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,988x = 8,477,069,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,477,069,041/61,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,753.39

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