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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,690 and 130,564

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,690 and 130,564 is: 271,924.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,690 : 130,564 = 130,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,690/130,564 = 130,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,690x = 130,564 × 130,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,690x = 17,046,958,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,046,958,096/62,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,924.68

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