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Finding the Third Proportional to 64,808 and 92,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 64,808 and 92,675 is: 132,524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,808 : 92,675 = 92,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,808/92,675 = 92,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,808x = 92,675 × 92,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,808x = 8,588,655,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,588,655,625/64,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,524.62

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