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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,157 and 90,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,157 and 90,601 is: 134,220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,157 : 90,601 = 90,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,157/90,601 = 90,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,157x = 90,601 × 90,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,157x = 8,208,541,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,208,541,201/61,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,220.80

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