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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,338 and 135,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,338 and 135,044 is: 292,548.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,338 : 135,044 = 135,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,338/135,044 = 135,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,338x = 135,044 × 135,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,338x = 18,236,881,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,236,881,936/62,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,548.40

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