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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,449 and 130,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,449 and 130,098 is: 275,439.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,449 : 130,098 = 130,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,449/130,098 = 130,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,449x = 130,098 × 130,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,449x = 16,925,489,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,925,489,604/61,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,439.63

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