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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,005.50 and 92,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,005.50 and 92,871 is: 139,100.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,005.50 : 92,871 = 92,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,005.50/92,871 = 92,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,005.50x = 92,871 × 92,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,005.50x = 8,625,022,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,625,022,641/62,005.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,100.93

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