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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,002 and 92,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,002 and 92,759 is: 138,773.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,002 : 92,759 = 92,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,002/92,759 = 92,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,002x = 92,759 × 92,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,002x = 8,604,232,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,604,232,081/62,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,773.46

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