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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,265 and 135,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,265 and 135,114 is: 293,195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,265 : 135,114 = 135,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,265/135,114 = 135,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,265x = 135,114 × 135,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,265x = 18,255,792,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,255,792,996/62,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,195.10

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