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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,588 and 98,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,588 and 98,358 is: 154,571.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,588 : 98,358 = 98,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,588/98,358 = 98,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,588x = 98,358 × 98,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,588x = 9,674,296,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,674,296,164/62,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,571.10

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