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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,190 and 86,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,190 and 86,170 is: 121,347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,190 : 86,170 = 86,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,190/86,170 = 86,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,190x = 86,170 × 86,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,190x = 7,425,268,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,425,268,900/61,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,347.75

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