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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,312 and 86,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,312 and 86,886 is: 125,168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,312 : 86,886 = 86,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,312/86,886 = 86,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,312x = 86,886 × 86,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,312x = 7,549,176,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,549,176,996/60,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,168.74

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