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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,764 and 134,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,764 and 134,162 is: 286,779.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,764 : 134,162 = 134,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,764/134,162 = 134,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,764x = 134,162 × 134,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,764x = 17,999,442,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999,442,244/62,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,779.72

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