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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,368 and 90,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,368 and 90,038 is: 132,102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,368 : 90,038 = 90,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,368/90,038 = 90,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,368x = 90,038 × 90,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,368x = 8,106,841,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,106,841,444/61,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,102.10

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