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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,583 and 133,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,583 and 133,012 is: 287,290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,583 : 133,012 = 133,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,583/133,012 = 133,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,583x = 133,012 × 133,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,583x = 17,692,192,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,692,192,144/61,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,290.20

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