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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,828 and 135,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,828 and 135,544 is: 292,420.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,828 : 135,544 = 135,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,828/135,544 = 135,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,828x = 135,544 × 135,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,828x = 18,372,175,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,372,175,936/62,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,420.19

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