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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,264 and 94,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,264 and 94,044 is: 142,044.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,264 : 94,044 = 94,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,264/94,044 = 94,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,264x = 94,044 × 94,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,264x = 8,844,273,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,844,273,936/62,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,044.74

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