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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,823 and 135,489

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,823 and 135,489 is: 292,206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,823 : 135,489 = 135,489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,823/135,489 = 135,489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,823x = 135,489 × 135,489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,823x = 18,357,269,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,357,269,121/62,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,206.18

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