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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,363 and 135,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,363 and 135,558 is: 304,424.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,363 : 135,558 = 135,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,363/135,558 = 135,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,363x = 135,558 × 135,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,363x = 18,375,971,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,375,971,364/60,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,424.42

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