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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,992 and 90,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,992 and 90,720 is: 132,760.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,992 : 90,720 = 90,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,992/90,720 = 90,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,992x = 90,720 × 90,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,992x = 8,230,118,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,230,118,400/61,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,760.98

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