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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,451 and 130,005

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,451 and 130,005 is: 270,632.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,451 : 130,005 = 130,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,451/130,005 = 130,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,451x = 130,005 × 130,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,451x = 16,901,300,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,901,300,025/62,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,632.98

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