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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,162 and 96,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,162 and 96,430 is: 149,588.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,162 : 96,430 = 96,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,162/96,430 = 96,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,162x = 96,430 × 96,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,162x = 9,298,744,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,298,744,900/62,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,588.90

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