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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,348 and 135,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,348 and 135,064 is: 292,588.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,348 : 135,064 = 135,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,348/135,064 = 135,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,348x = 135,064 × 135,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,348x = 18,242,284,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,242,284,096/62,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,588.12

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