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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,658 and 132,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,658 and 132,670 is: 285,467.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,658 : 132,670 = 132,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,658/132,670 = 132,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,658x = 132,670 × 132,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,658x = 17,601,328,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,601,328,900/61,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,467.07

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