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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,982 and 93,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,982 and 93,663 is: 139,289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,982 : 93,663 = 93,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,982/93,663 = 93,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,982x = 93,663 × 93,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,982x = 8,772,757,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,772,757,569/62,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,289.92

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