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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,556 and 135,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,556 and 135,480 is: 293,414.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,556 : 135,480 = 135,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,556/135,480 = 135,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,556x = 135,480 × 135,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,556x = 18,354,830,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,354,830,400/62,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,414.39

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