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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,062 and 95,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,062 and 95,901 is: 148,190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,062 : 95,901 = 95,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,062/95,901 = 95,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,062x = 95,901 × 95,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,062x = 9,197,001,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,197,001,801/62,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,190.55

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