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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,662 and 133,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,662 and 133,140 is: 287,474.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,662 : 133,140 = 133,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,662/133,140 = 133,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,662x = 133,140 × 133,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,662x = 17,726,259,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,726,259,600/61,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,474.61

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