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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,410 and 135,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,410 and 135,188 is: 292,834.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,410 : 135,188 = 135,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,410/135,188 = 135,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,410x = 135,188 × 135,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,410x = 18,275,795,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,275,795,344/62,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,834.41

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