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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,848 and 135,584

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,848 and 135,584 is: 292,499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,848 : 135,584 = 135,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,848/135,584 = 135,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,848x = 135,584 × 135,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,848x = 18,383,021,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,383,021,056/62,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,499.70

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