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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,238 and 134,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,238 and 134,358 is: 290,049.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,238 : 134,358 = 134,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,238/134,358 = 134,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,238x = 134,358 × 134,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,238x = 18,052,072,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,052,072,164/62,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,049.04

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