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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,290 and 91,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,290 and 91,131 is: 133,325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,290 : 91,131 = 91,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,290/91,131 = 91,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,290x = 91,131 × 91,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,290x = 8,304,859,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,304,859,161/62,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,325.72

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