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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,384 and 90,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,384 and 90,132 is: 132,343.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,384 : 90,132 = 90,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,384/90,132 = 90,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,384x = 90,132 × 90,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,384x = 8,123,777,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123,777,424/61,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,343.57

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