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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,043 and 135,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,043 and 135,902 is: 297,686.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,043 : 135,902 = 135,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,043/135,902 = 135,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,043x = 135,902 × 135,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,043x = 18,469,353,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,469,353,604/62,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,686.34

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