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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,032 and 135,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,032 and 135,656 is: 296,662.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,032 : 135,656 = 135,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,032/135,656 = 135,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,032x = 135,656 × 135,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,032x = 18,402,550,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,402,550,336/62,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,662.21

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