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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,281 and 134,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,281 and 134,930 is: 292,321.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,281 : 134,930 = 134,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,281/134,930 = 134,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,281x = 134,930 × 134,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,281x = 18,206,104,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,206,104,900/62,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,321.97

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