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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,312.50 and 84,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,312.50 and 84,493 is: 114,568.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,312.50 : 84,493 = 84,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,312.50/84,493 = 84,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,312.50x = 84,493 × 84,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,312.50x = 7,139,067,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,139,067,049/62,312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,568.78

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