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Finding the Third Proportional to 63,500 and 135,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 63,500 and 135,220 is: 287,944.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,500 : 135,220 = 135,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,500/135,220 = 135,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,500x = 135,220 × 135,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,500x = 18,284,448,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,284,448,400/63,500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,944.07

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