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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,046 and 134,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,046 and 134,604 is: 292,012.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,046 : 134,604 = 134,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,046/134,604 = 134,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,046x = 134,604 × 134,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,046x = 18,118,236,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,118,236,816/62,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,012.97

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