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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,102 and 90,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,102 and 90,162 is: 135,256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,102 : 90,162 = 90,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,102/90,162 = 90,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,102x = 90,162 × 90,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,102x = 8,129,186,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,129,186,244/60,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,256.50

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