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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,466 and 90,931

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,466 and 90,931 is: 136,745.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,466 : 90,931 = 90,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,466/90,931 = 90,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,466x = 90,931 × 90,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,466x = 8,268,446,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,268,446,761/60,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,745.39

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