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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,844 and 135,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,844 and 135,528 is: 292,276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,844 : 135,528 = 135,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,844/135,528 = 135,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,844x = 135,528 × 135,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,844x = 18,367,838,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,367,838,784/62,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,276.73

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