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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,333 and 134,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,333 and 134,170 is: 288,797.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,333 : 134,170 = 134,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,333/134,170 = 134,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,333x = 134,170 × 134,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,333x = 18,001,588,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,001,588,900/62,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,797.09

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