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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,437 and 135,961

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,437 and 135,961 is: 296,064.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,437 : 135,961 = 135,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,437/135,961 = 135,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,437x = 135,961 × 135,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,437x = 18,485,393,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,485,393,521/62,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,064.73

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