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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,451 and 135,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,451 and 135,351 is: 293,348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,451 : 135,351 = 135,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,451/135,351 = 135,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,451x = 135,351 × 135,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,451x = 18,319,893,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,319,893,201/62,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,348.28

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