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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,973 and 95,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,973 and 95,067 is: 143,517.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,973 : 95,067 = 95,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,973/95,067 = 95,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,973x = 95,067 × 95,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,973x = 9,037,734,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,037,734,489/62,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,517.61

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