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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,588 and 131,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,588 and 131,598 is: 281,191.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,588 : 131,598 = 131,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,588/131,598 = 131,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,588x = 131,598 × 131,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,588x = 17,318,033,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,318,033,604/61,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,191.69

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