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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,266 and 90,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,266 and 90,034 is: 134,505.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,266 : 90,034 = 90,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,266/90,034 = 90,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,266x = 90,034 × 90,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,266x = 8,106,121,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,106,121,156/60,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,505.71

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