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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,746 and 135,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,746 and 135,104 is: 290,904.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,746 : 135,104 = 135,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,746/135,104 = 135,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,746x = 135,104 × 135,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,746x = 18,253,090,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,253,090,816/62,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,904.45

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