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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,966 and 95,055

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,966 and 95,055 is: 143,497.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,966 : 95,055 = 95,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,966/95,055 = 95,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,966x = 95,055 × 95,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,966x = 9,035,453,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,035,453,025/62,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,497.33

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