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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,764 and 137,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,764 and 137,966 is: 303,272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,764 : 137,966 = 137,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,764/137,966 = 137,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,764x = 137,966 × 137,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,764x = 19,034,617,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,034,617,156/62,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,272.85

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