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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,458 and 90,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,458 and 90,283 is: 130,504.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,458 : 90,283 = 90,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,458/90,283 = 90,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,458x = 90,283 × 90,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,458x = 8,151,020,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,151,020,089/62,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,504.02

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