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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,798 and 94,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,798 and 94,837 is: 143,222.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,798 : 94,837 = 94,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,798/94,837 = 94,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,798x = 94,837 × 94,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,798x = 8,994,056,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,994,056,569/62,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,222.02

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