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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,921 and 135,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,921 and 135,707 is: 297,417.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,921 : 135,707 = 135,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,921/135,707 = 135,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,921x = 135,707 × 135,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,921x = 18,416,389,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,416,389,849/61,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,417.51

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