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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,810 and 135,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,810 and 135,284 is: 296,097.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,810 : 135,284 = 135,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,810/135,284 = 135,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,810x = 135,284 × 135,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,810x = 18,301,760,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,301,760,656/61,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,097.08

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