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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,922 and 135,709

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,922 and 135,709 is: 297,421.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,922 : 135,709 = 135,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,922/135,709 = 135,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,922x = 135,709 × 135,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,922x = 18,416,932,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,416,932,681/61,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,421.48

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