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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,845 and 135,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,845 and 135,529 is: 292,276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,845 : 135,529 = 135,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,845/135,529 = 135,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,845x = 135,529 × 135,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,845x = 18,368,109,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,368,109,841/62,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,276.39

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