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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,012 and 98,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,012 and 98,553 is: 156,626.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,012 : 98,553 = 98,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,012/98,553 = 98,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,012x = 98,553 × 98,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,012x = 9,712,693,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,712,693,809/62,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,626.04

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