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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,351 and 90,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,351 and 90,120 is: 134,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,351 : 90,120 = 90,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,351/90,120 = 90,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,351x = 90,120 × 90,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,351x = 8,121,614,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,121,614,400/60,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,572.99

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