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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,664 and 130,492

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,664 and 130,492 is: 271,737.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,664 : 130,492 = 130,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,664/130,492 = 130,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,664x = 130,492 × 130,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,664x = 17,028,162,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,028,162,064/62,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,737.55

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