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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,964 and 135,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,964 and 135,808 is: 297,653.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,964 : 135,808 = 135,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,964/135,808 = 135,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,964x = 135,808 × 135,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,964x = 18,443,812,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,443,812,864/61,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,653.68

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