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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,408 and 135,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,408 and 135,184 is: 292,826.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,408 : 135,184 = 135,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,408/135,184 = 135,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,408x = 135,184 × 135,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,408x = 18,274,713,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,274,713,856/62,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,826.46

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