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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,565 and 132,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,565 and 132,974 is: 287,210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,565 : 132,974 = 132,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,565/132,974 = 132,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,565x = 132,974 × 132,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,565x = 17,682,084,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,682,084,676/61,565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,210.02

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