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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,674 and 135,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,674 and 135,734 is: 293,961.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,674 : 135,734 = 135,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,674/135,734 = 135,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,674x = 135,734 × 135,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,674x = 18,423,718,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,423,718,756/62,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,961.11

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