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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,688 and 130,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,688 and 130,542 is: 271,841.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,688 : 130,542 = 130,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,688/130,542 = 130,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,688x = 130,542 × 130,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,688x = 17,041,213,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041,213,764/62,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,841.72

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