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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,012 and 84,918

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,012 and 84,918 is: 116,285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,012 : 84,918 = 84,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,012/84,918 = 84,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,012x = 84,918 × 84,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,012x = 7,211,066,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,211,066,724/62,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,285.02

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