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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,832 and 92,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,832 and 92,366 is: 135,782.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,832 : 92,366 = 92,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,832/92,366 = 92,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,832x = 92,366 × 92,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,832x = 8,531,477,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,531,477,956/62,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,782.37

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