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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,912 and 135,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,912 and 135,691 is: 297,390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,912 : 135,691 = 135,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,912/135,691 = 135,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,912x = 135,691 × 135,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,912x = 18,412,047,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,412,047,481/61,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,390.61

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