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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,252 and 133,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,252 and 133,252 is: 285,229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,252 : 133,252 = 133,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,252/133,252 = 133,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,252x = 133,252 × 133,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,252x = 17,756,095,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,756,095,504/62,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,229.32

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