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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,592 and 94,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,592 and 94,428 is: 142,456.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,592 : 94,428 = 94,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,592/94,428 = 94,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,592x = 94,428 × 94,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,592x = 8,916,647,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,916,647,184/62,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,456.66

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