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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,826 and 135,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,826 and 135,493 is: 292,209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,826 : 135,493 = 135,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,826/135,493 = 135,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,826x = 135,493 × 135,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,826x = 18,358,353,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,358,353,049/62,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,209.48

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