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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,414 and 94,413

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,414 and 94,413 is: 142,817.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,414 : 94,413 = 94,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,414/94,413 = 94,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,414x = 94,413 × 94,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,414x = 8,913,814,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,913,814,569/62,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,817.55

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