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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,886 and 132,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,886 and 132,252 is: 278,131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,886 : 132,252 = 132,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,886/132,252 = 132,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,886x = 132,252 × 132,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,886x = 17,490,591,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,490,591,504/62,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,131.72

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