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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,356 and 91,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,356 and 91,170 is: 135,471.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,356 : 91,170 = 91,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,356/91,170 = 91,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,356x = 91,170 × 91,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,356x = 8,311,968,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,311,968,900/61,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,471.17

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