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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,904 and 96,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,904 and 96,540 is: 148,161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,904 : 96,540 = 96,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,904/96,540 = 96,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,904x = 96,540 × 96,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,904x = 9,319,971,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,319,971,600/62,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,161.83

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