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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,480 and 90,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,480 and 90,780 is: 136,260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,480 : 90,780 = 90,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,480/90,780 = 90,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,480x = 90,780 × 90,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,480x = 8,241,008,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,241,008,400/60,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,260.06

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