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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,752 and 134,603

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,752 and 134,603 is: 288,723.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,752 : 134,603 = 134,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,752/134,603 = 134,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,752x = 134,603 × 134,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,752x = 18,117,967,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,117,967,609/62,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,723.35

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