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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,430 and 129,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,430 and 129,612 is: 277,995.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,430 : 129,612 = 129,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,430/129,612 = 129,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,430x = 129,612 × 129,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,430x = 16,799,270,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,799,270,544/60,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,995.54

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