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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,573 and 130,557

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,573 and 130,557 is: 276,828.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,573 : 130,557 = 130,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,573/130,557 = 130,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,573x = 130,557 × 130,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,573x = 17,045,130,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,045,130,249/61,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,828.00

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