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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,336 and 91,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,336 and 91,464 is: 136,390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,336 : 91,464 = 91,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,336/91,464 = 91,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,336x = 91,464 × 91,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,336x = 8,365,663,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,365,663,296/61,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,390.75

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