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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,614 and 135,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,614 and 135,844 is: 294,719.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,614 : 135,844 = 135,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,614/135,844 = 135,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,614x = 135,844 × 135,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,614x = 18,453,592,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,453,592,336/62,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,719.91

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