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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,643 and 131,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,643 and 131,844 is: 277,490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,643 : 131,844 = 131,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,643/131,844 = 131,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,643x = 131,844 × 131,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,643x = 17,382,840,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,382,840,336/62,643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,490.55

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