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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,606 and 133,050

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,606 and 133,050 is: 287,347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,606 : 133,050 = 133,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,606/133,050 = 133,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,606x = 133,050 × 133,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,606x = 17,702,302,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,702,302,500/61,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,347.05

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