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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,134 and 132,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,134 and 132,975 is: 284,584.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,134 : 132,975 = 132,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,134/132,975 = 132,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,134x = 132,975 × 132,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,134x = 17,682,350,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,682,350,625/62,134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,584.13

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