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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,738 and 94,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,738 and 94,098 is: 141,133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,738 : 94,098 = 94,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,738/94,098 = 94,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,738x = 94,098 × 94,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,738x = 8,854,433,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,854,433,604/62,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,133.50

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