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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,071 and 90,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,071 and 90,107 is: 135,161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,071 : 90,107 = 90,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,071/90,107 = 90,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,071x = 90,107 × 90,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,071x = 8,119,271,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,119,271,449/60,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,161.25

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