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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,646 and 130,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,646 and 130,464 is: 271,699.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,646 : 130,464 = 130,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,646/130,464 = 130,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,646x = 130,464 × 130,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,646x = 17,020,855,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,020,855,296/62,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,699.00

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