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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,855 and 135,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,855 and 135,552 is: 292,329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,855 : 135,552 = 135,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,855/135,552 = 135,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,855x = 135,552 × 135,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,855x = 18,374,344,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,374,344,704/62,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,329.09

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