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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,002 and 92,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,002 and 92,867 is: 139,096.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,002 : 92,867 = 92,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,002/92,867 = 92,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,002x = 92,867 × 92,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,002x = 8,624,279,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,624,279,689/62,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,096.80

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