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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,856 and 92,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,856 and 92,664 is: 136,607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,856 : 92,664 = 92,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,856/92,664 = 92,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,856x = 92,664 × 92,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,856x = 8,586,616,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,586,616,896/62,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,607.75

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