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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,898 and 85,467

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,898 and 85,467 is: 116,134.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,898 : 85,467 = 85,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,898/85,467 = 85,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,898x = 85,467 × 85,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,898x = 7,304,608,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,304,608,089/62,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,134.19

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