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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,655 and 135,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,655 and 135,162 is: 291,577.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,655 : 135,162 = 135,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,655/135,162 = 135,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,655x = 135,162 × 135,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,655x = 18,268,766,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,268,766,244/62,655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,577.15

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