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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,708 and 90,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,708 and 90,258 is: 132,017.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,708 : 90,258 = 90,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,708/90,258 = 90,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,708x = 90,258 × 90,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,708x = 8,146,506,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,146,506,564/61,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,017.02

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