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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,963 and 135,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,963 and 135,788 is: 297,570.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,963 : 135,788 = 135,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,963/135,788 = 135,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,963x = 135,788 × 135,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,963x = 18,438,380,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,438,380,944/61,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,570.82

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