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Finding the Third Proportional to 63,252 and 135,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 63,252 and 135,884 is: 291,919.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,252 : 135,884 = 135,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,252/135,884 = 135,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,252x = 135,884 × 135,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,252x = 18,464,461,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,464,461,456/63,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,919.01

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