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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,513 and 90,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,513 and 90,079 is: 131,910.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,513 : 90,079 = 90,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,513/90,079 = 90,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,513x = 90,079 × 90,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,513x = 8,114,226,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,114,226,241/61,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,910.75

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