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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,968 and 92,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,968 and 92,440 is: 135,706.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,968 : 92,440 = 92,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,968/92,440 = 92,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,968x = 92,440 × 92,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,968x = 8,545,153,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,545,153,600/62,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,706.29

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