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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,239 and 133,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,239 and 133,710 is: 291,944.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,239 : 133,710 = 133,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,239/133,710 = 133,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,239x = 133,710 × 133,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,239x = 17,878,364,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,878,364,100/61,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,944.09

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