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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,994 and 135,045

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,994 and 135,045 is: 294,176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,994 : 135,045 = 135,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,994/135,045 = 135,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,994x = 135,045 × 135,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,994x = 18,237,152,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,237,152,025/61,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,176.08

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