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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,416 and 130,018

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,416 and 130,018 is: 270,838.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,416 : 130,018 = 130,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,416/130,018 = 130,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,416x = 130,018 × 130,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,416x = 16,904,680,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,904,680,324/62,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,838.89

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