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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,056 and 129,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,056 and 129,360 is: 269,659.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,056 : 129,360 = 129,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,056/129,360 = 129,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,056x = 129,360 × 129,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,056x = 16,734,009,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,734,009,600/62,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,659.82

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