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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,437 and 129,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,437 and 129,621 is: 278,001.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,437 : 129,621 = 129,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,437/129,621 = 129,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,437x = 129,621 × 129,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,437x = 16,801,603,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,801,603,641/60,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,001.95

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