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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,331 and 135,231

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,331 and 135,231 is: 293,392.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,331 : 135,231 = 135,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,331/135,231 = 135,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,331x = 135,231 × 135,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,331x = 18,287,423,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,287,423,361/62,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,392.11

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