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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,834 and 135,511

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,834 and 135,511 is: 292,249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,834 : 135,511 = 135,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,834/135,511 = 135,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,834x = 135,511 × 135,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,834x = 18,363,231,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,363,231,121/62,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,249.91

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