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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,366 and 135,564

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,366 and 135,564 is: 304,436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,366 : 135,564 = 135,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,366/135,564 = 135,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,366x = 135,564 × 135,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,366x = 18,377,598,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,377,598,096/60,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,436.24

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