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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,424 and 135,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,424 and 135,954 is: 296,095.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,424 : 135,954 = 135,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,424/135,954 = 135,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,424x = 135,954 × 135,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,424x = 18,483,490,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,483,490,116/62,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,095.89

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