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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,892 and 92,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,892 and 92,070 is: 134,784.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,892 : 92,070 = 92,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,892/92,070 = 92,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,892x = 92,070 × 92,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,892x = 8,476,884,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,476,884,900/62,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,784.79

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