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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,048 and 122,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,048 and 122,664 is: 250,573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,048 : 122,664 = 122,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,048/122,664 = 122,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,048x = 122,664 × 122,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,048x = 15,046,456,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046,456,896/60,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,573.82

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