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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,674 and 137,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,674 and 137,750 is: 302,758.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,674 : 137,750 = 137,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,674/137,750 = 137,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,674x = 137,750 × 137,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,674x = 18,975,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,975,062,500/62,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,758.12

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