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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,485 and 90,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,485 and 90,788 is: 136,272.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,485 : 90,788 = 90,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,485/90,788 = 90,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,485x = 90,788 × 90,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,485x = 8,242,460,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,242,460,944/60,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,272.81

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