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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,184 and 86,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,184 and 86,164 is: 121,342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,184 : 86,164 = 86,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,184/86,164 = 86,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,184x = 86,164 × 86,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,184x = 7,424,234,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,424,234,896/61,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,342.75

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