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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,652 and 135,154.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,652 and 135,154.50 is: 291,558.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,652 : 135,154.50 = 135,154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,652/135,154.50 = 135,154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,652x = 135,154.50 × 135,154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,652x = 18,266,738,870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,266,738,870.25/62,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,558.75

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