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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,812.97 and 135,473.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,812.97 and 135,473.34 is: 292,185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,812.97 : 135,473.34 = 135,473.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,812.97/135,473.34 = 135,473.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,812.97x = 135,473.34 × 135,473.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,812.97x = 18,353,026,866.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,353,026,866.81/62,812.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,185.31

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