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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,592 and 135,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,592 and 135,802 is: 294,641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,592 : 135,802 = 135,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,592/135,802 = 135,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,592x = 135,802 × 135,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,592x = 18,442,183,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,442,183,204/62,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,641.22

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