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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,177 and 90,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,177 and 90,048 is: 134,746.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,177 : 90,048 = 90,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,177/90,048 = 90,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,177x = 90,048 × 90,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,177x = 8,108,642,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,108,642,304/60,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,746.54

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