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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,803 and 63,747

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,803 and 63,747 is: 65,752.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,803 : 63,747 = 63,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,803/63,747 = 63,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,803x = 63,747 × 63,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,803x = 4,063,680,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,680,009/61,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,752.15

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