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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,272 and 94,055

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,272 and 94,055 is: 142,059.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,272 : 94,055 = 94,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,272/94,055 = 94,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,272x = 94,055 × 94,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,272x = 8,846,343,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,846,343,025/62,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,059.72

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