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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,950 and 122,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,950 and 122,712 is: 239,209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,950 : 122,712 = 122,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,950/122,712 = 122,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,950x = 122,712 × 122,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,950x = 15,058,234,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,058,234,944/62,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,209.45

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