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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,753 and 94,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,753 and 94,268 is: 141,610.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,753 : 94,268 = 94,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,753/94,268 = 94,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,753x = 94,268 × 94,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,753x = 8,886,455,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,886,455,824/62,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,610.06

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