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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,267.38 and 90,947.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,267.38 and 90,947.81 is: 137,246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,267.38 : 90,947.81 = 90,947.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,267.38/90,947.81 = 90,947.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,267.38x = 90,947.81 × 90,947.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,267.38x = 8,271,504,598.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,271,504,598.54/60,267.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,246.80

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