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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,344 and 135,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,344 and 135,056 is: 292,572.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,344 : 135,056 = 135,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,344/135,056 = 135,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,344x = 135,056 × 135,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,344x = 18,240,123,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,240,123,136/62,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,572.23

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