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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,144 and 135,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,144 and 135,320 is: 294,662.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,144 : 135,320 = 135,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,144/135,320 = 135,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,144x = 135,320 × 135,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,144x = 18,311,502,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,311,502,400/62,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,662.44

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