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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,179 and 90,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,179 and 90,631 is: 134,261.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,179 : 90,631 = 90,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,179/90,631 = 90,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,179x = 90,631 × 90,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,179x = 8,213,978,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,213,978,161/61,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,261.40

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