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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,745 and 135,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,745 and 135,264 is: 291,598.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,745 : 135,264 = 135,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,745/135,264 = 135,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,745x = 135,264 × 135,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,745x = 18,296,349,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,296,349,696/62,745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,598.53

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