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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,595 and 135,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,595 and 135,204 is: 292,038.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,595 : 135,204 = 135,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,595/135,204 = 135,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,595x = 135,204 × 135,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,595x = 18,280,121,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280,121,616/62,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,038.05

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