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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,968 and 98,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,968 and 98,280 is: 153,394.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,968 : 98,280 = 98,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,968/98,280 = 98,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,968x = 98,280 × 98,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,968x = 9,658,958,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,658,958,400/62,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,394.71

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