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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,681 and 130,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,681 and 130,546 is: 271,888.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,681 : 130,546 = 130,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,681/130,546 = 130,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,681x = 130,546 × 130,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,681x = 17,042,258,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,042,258,116/62,681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,888.74

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