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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,073 and 90,109

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,073 and 90,109 is: 135,162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,073 : 90,109 = 90,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,073/90,109 = 90,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,073x = 90,109 × 90,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,073x = 8,119,631,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,119,631,881/60,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,162.75

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