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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,892 and 130,887

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,892 and 130,887 is: 272,394.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,892 : 130,887 = 130,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,892/130,887 = 130,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,892x = 130,887 × 130,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,892x = 17,131,406,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131,406,769/62,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,394.05

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