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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,544 and 130,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,544 and 130,248 is: 271,241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,544 : 130,248 = 130,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,544/130,248 = 130,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,544x = 130,248 × 130,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,544x = 16,964,541,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,964,541,504/62,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,241.71

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