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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,910 and 91,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,910 and 91,770 is: 133,869.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,910 : 91,770 = 91,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,910/91,770 = 91,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,910x = 91,770 × 91,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,910x = 8,421,732,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,421,732,900/62,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,869.54

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