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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,869 and 94,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,869 and 94,304 is: 141,456.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,869 : 94,304 = 94,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,869/94,304 = 94,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,869x = 94,304 × 94,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,869x = 8,893,244,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,893,244,416/62,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,456.75

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