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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,342 and 90,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,342 and 90,396 is: 135,418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,342 : 90,396 = 90,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,342/90,396 = 90,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,342x = 90,396 × 90,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,342x = 8,171,436,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,171,436,816/60,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,418.73

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