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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,439 and 129,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,439 and 129,625 is: 278,009.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,439 : 129,625 = 129,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,439/129,625 = 129,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,439x = 129,625 × 129,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,439x = 16,802,640,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,802,640,625/60,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,009.90

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