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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,404 and 130,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,404 and 130,888 is: 283,618.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,404 : 130,888 = 130,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,404/130,888 = 130,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,404x = 130,888 × 130,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,404x = 17,131,668,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131,668,544/60,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,618.11

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