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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,794 and 135,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,794 and 135,621 is: 297,651.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,794 : 135,621 = 135,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,794/135,621 = 135,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,794x = 135,621 × 135,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,794x = 18,393,055,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,393,055,641/61,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,651.16

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