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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,046 and 130,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,046 and 130,348 is: 282,959.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,046 : 130,348 = 130,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,046/130,348 = 130,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,046x = 130,348 × 130,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,046x = 16,990,601,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,990,601,104/60,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,959.75

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