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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,761 and 94,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,761 and 94,281 is: 141,631.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,761 : 94,281 = 94,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,761/94,281 = 94,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,761x = 94,281 × 94,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,761x = 8,888,906,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,888,906,961/62,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,631.06

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