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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,376 and 91,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,376 and 91,566 is: 138,868.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,376 : 91,566 = 91,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,376/91,566 = 91,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,376x = 91,566 × 91,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,376x = 8,384,332,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,384,332,356/60,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,868.63

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