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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,604 and 130,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,604 and 130,384 is: 271,547.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,604 : 130,384 = 130,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,604/130,384 = 130,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,604x = 130,384 × 130,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,604x = 16,999,987,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,999,987,456/62,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,547.94

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