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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,269 and 135,009.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,269 and 135,009.50 is: 292,722.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,269 : 135,009.50 = 135,009.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,269/135,009.50 = 135,009.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,269x = 135,009.50 × 135,009.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,269x = 18,227,565,090.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,227,565,090.25/62,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,722.95

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