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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,294 and 86,736

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,294 and 86,736 is: 122,738.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,294 : 86,736 = 86,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,294/86,736 = 86,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,294x = 86,736 × 86,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,294x = 7,523,133,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,523,133,696/61,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,738.50

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