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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,604 and 133,046

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,604 and 133,046 is: 287,339.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,604 : 133,046 = 133,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,604/133,046 = 133,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,604x = 133,046 × 133,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,604x = 17,701,238,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701,238,116/61,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,339.10

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