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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,326 and 135,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,326 and 135,168 is: 293,142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,326 : 135,168 = 135,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,326/135,168 = 135,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,326x = 135,168 × 135,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,326x = 18,270,388,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,270,388,224/62,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,142.32

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