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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,256 and 94,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,256 and 94,324 is: 142,910.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,256 : 94,324 = 94,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,256/94,324 = 94,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,256x = 94,324 × 94,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,256x = 8,897,016,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,897,016,976/62,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,910.19

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