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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,464 and 131,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,464 and 131,283 is: 285,049.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,464 : 131,283 = 131,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,464/131,283 = 131,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,464x = 131,283 × 131,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,464x = 17,235,226,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235,226,089/60,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,049.39

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