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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,367 and 135,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,367 and 135,566 is: 304,440.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,367 : 135,566 = 135,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,367/135,566 = 135,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,367x = 135,566 × 135,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,367x = 18,378,140,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,378,140,356/60,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,440.18

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