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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,314 and 135,145

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,314 and 135,145 is: 293,099.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,314 : 135,145 = 135,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,314/135,145 = 135,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,314x = 135,145 × 135,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,314x = 18,264,171,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,264,171,025/62,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,099.00

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