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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,941 and 95,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,941 and 95,325 is: 144,371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,941 : 95,325 = 95,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,941/95,325 = 95,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,941x = 95,325 × 95,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,941x = 9,086,855,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,086,855,625/62,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,371.01

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