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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,334 and 135,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,334 and 135,236 is: 293,399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,334 : 135,236 = 135,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,334/135,236 = 135,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,334x = 135,236 × 135,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,334x = 18,288,775,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,288,775,696/62,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,399.68

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