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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,314 and 96,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,314 and 96,670 is: 149,967.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,314 : 96,670 = 96,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,314/96,670 = 96,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,314x = 96,670 × 96,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,314x = 9,345,088,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,345,088,900/62,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,967.73

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