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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,865 and 135,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,865 and 135,571 is: 292,364.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,865 : 135,571 = 135,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,865/135,571 = 135,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,865x = 135,571 × 135,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,865x = 18,379,496,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,379,496,041/62,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,364.53

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