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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,365 and 135,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,365 and 135,562 is: 304,432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,365 : 135,562 = 135,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,365/135,562 = 135,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,365x = 135,562 × 135,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,365x = 18,377,055,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,377,055,844/60,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,432.30

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