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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,680 and 135,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,680 and 135,048 is: 290,969.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,680 : 135,048 = 135,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,680/135,048 = 135,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,680x = 135,048 × 135,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,680x = 18,237,962,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,237,962,304/62,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,969.40

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