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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,826 and 135,493.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,826 and 135,493.50 is: 292,211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,826 : 135,493.50 = 135,493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,826/135,493.50 = 135,493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,826x = 135,493.50 × 135,493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,826x = 18,358,488,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,358,488,542.25/62,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,211.64

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