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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,878 and 135,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,878 and 135,348 is: 296,051.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,878 : 135,348 = 135,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,878/135,348 = 135,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,878x = 135,348 × 135,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,878x = 18,319,081,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,319,081,104/61,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,051.60

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