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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,273 and 94,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,273 and 94,058 is: 142,066.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,273 : 94,058 = 94,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,273/94,058 = 94,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,273x = 94,058 × 94,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,273x = 8,846,907,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,846,907,364/62,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,066.50

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