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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,832 and 90,156

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,832 and 90,156 is: 131,454.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,832 : 90,156 = 90,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,832/90,156 = 90,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,832x = 90,156 × 90,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,832x = 8,128,104,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,128,104,336/61,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,454.66

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