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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,262 and 94,041

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,262 and 94,041 is: 142,040.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,262 : 94,041 = 94,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,262/94,041 = 94,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,262x = 94,041 × 94,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,262x = 8,843,709,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,843,709,681/62,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,040.24

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