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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,582 and 130,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,582 and 130,342 is: 271,468.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,582 : 130,342 = 130,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,582/130,342 = 130,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,582x = 130,342 × 130,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,582x = 16,989,036,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,989,036,964/62,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,468.42

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