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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,004 and 92,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,004 and 92,762 is: 138,777.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,004 : 92,762 = 92,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,004/92,762 = 92,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,004x = 92,762 × 92,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,004x = 8,604,788,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,604,788,644/62,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,777.96

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