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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,268 and 85,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,268 and 85,626 is: 117,746.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,268 : 85,626 = 85,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,268/85,626 = 85,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,268x = 85,626 × 85,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,268x = 7,331,811,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,331,811,876/62,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,746.06

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