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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,660.25 and 135,308.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,660.25 and 135,308.25 is: 292,184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,660.25 : 135,308.25 = 135,308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,660.25/135,308.25 = 135,308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,660.25x = 135,308.25 × 135,308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,660.25x = 18,308,322,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,308,322,518.06/62,660.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,184.00

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