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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,906 and 93,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,906 and 93,183 is: 138,032.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,906 : 93,183 = 93,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,906/93,183 = 93,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,906x = 93,183 × 93,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,906x = 8,683,071,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,683,071,489/62,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,032.48

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