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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,813 and 94,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,813 and 94,352 is: 141,727.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,813 : 94,352 = 94,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,813/94,352 = 94,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,813x = 94,352 × 94,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,813x = 8,902,299,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,902,299,904/62,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,727.03

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