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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,330 and 135,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,330 and 135,176 is: 293,158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,330 : 135,176 = 135,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,330/135,176 = 135,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,330x = 135,176 × 135,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,330x = 18,272,550,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,272,550,976/62,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,158.21

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