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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,615 and 133,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,615 and 133,067 is: 287,378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,615 : 133,067 = 133,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,615/133,067 = 133,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,615x = 133,067 × 133,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,615x = 17,706,826,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,706,826,489/61,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,378.50

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