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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,159.63 and 135,704.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,159.63 and 135,704.81 is: 296,266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,159.63 : 135,704.81 = 135,704.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,159.63/135,704.81 = 135,704.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,159.63x = 135,704.81 × 135,704.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,159.63x = 18,415,796,135.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,415,796,135.66/62,159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,266.20

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