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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,916 and 91,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,916 and 91,778 is: 133,880.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,916 : 91,778 = 91,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,916/91,778 = 91,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,916x = 91,778 × 91,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,916x = 8,423,201,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,423,201,284/62,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,880.11

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