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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,438 and 135,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,438 and 135,982 is: 296,151.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,438 : 135,982 = 135,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,438/135,982 = 135,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,438x = 135,982 × 135,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,438x = 18,491,104,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,491,104,324/62,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,151.45

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