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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,972 and 133,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,972 and 133,880 is: 289,225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,972 : 133,880 = 133,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,972/133,880 = 133,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,972x = 133,880 × 133,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,972x = 17,923,854,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,923,854,400/61,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,225.04

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