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Finding the Third Proportional to 63,554 and 135,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 63,554 and 135,832 is: 290,309.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,554 : 135,832 = 135,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,554/135,832 = 135,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,554x = 135,832 × 135,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,554x = 18,450,332,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,450,332,224/63,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,309.54

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