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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,964 and 95,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,964 and 95,052 is: 143,492.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,964 : 95,052 = 95,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,964/95,052 = 95,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,964x = 95,052 × 95,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,964x = 9,034,882,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,034,882,704/62,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,492.83

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