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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,754 and 135,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,754 and 135,363 is: 291,983.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,754 : 135,363 = 135,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,754/135,363 = 135,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,754x = 135,363 × 135,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,754x = 18,323,141,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,323,141,769/62,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,983.65

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