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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,010 and 92,877

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,010 and 92,877 is: 139,108.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,010 : 92,877 = 92,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,010/92,877 = 92,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,010x = 92,877 × 92,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,010x = 8,626,137,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,626,137,129/62,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,108.81

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