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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,599.38 and 68,079.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,599.38 and 68,079.38 is: 75,241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,599.38 : 68,079.38 = 68,079.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,599.38/68,079.38 = 68,079.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,599.38x = 68,079.38 × 68,079.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,599.38x = 4,634,801,300.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634,801,300.39/61,599.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,241.04

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