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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,017 and 135,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,017 and 135,274 is: 295,065.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,017 : 135,274 = 135,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,017/135,274 = 135,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,017x = 135,274 × 135,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,017x = 18,299,055,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,299,055,076/62,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,065.14

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