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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,494 and 90,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,494 and 90,800 is: 136,288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,494 : 90,800 = 90,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,494/90,800 = 90,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,494x = 90,800 × 90,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,494x = 8,244,640,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,244,640,000/60,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,288.56

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