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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,468 and 135,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,468 and 135,394 is: 293,454.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,468 : 135,394 = 135,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,468/135,394 = 135,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,468x = 135,394 × 135,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,468x = 18,331,535,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,331,535,236/62,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,454.81

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