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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,406 and 134,654

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,406 and 134,654 is: 290,544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,406 : 134,654 = 134,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,406/134,654 = 134,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,406x = 134,654 × 134,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,406x = 18,131,699,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,131,699,716/62,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,544.17

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