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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,272.55 and 135,001.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,272.55 and 135,001.69 is: 292,672.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,272.55 : 135,001.69 = 135,001.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,272.55/135,001.69 = 135,001.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,272.55x = 135,001.69 × 135,001.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,272.55x = 18,225,455,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,225,455,627.85/62,272.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,672.40

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