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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,328 and 94,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,328 and 94,140 is: 142,188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,328 : 94,140 = 94,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,328/94,140 = 94,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,328x = 94,140 × 94,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,328x = 8,862,339,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,862,339,600/62,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,188.74

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