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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,332 and 93,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,332 and 93,247 is: 139,495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,332 : 93,247 = 93,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,332/93,247 = 93,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,332x = 93,247 × 93,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,332x = 8,695,003,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,695,003,009/62,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,495.01

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