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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,271.59 and 90,954.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,271.59 and 90,954.14 is: 137,256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,271.59 : 90,954.14 = 90,954.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,271.59/90,954.14 = 90,954.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,271.59x = 90,954.14 × 90,954.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,271.59x = 8,272,655,696.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,272,655,696.83/60,271.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,256.30

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