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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,498 and 90,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,498 and 90,806 is: 136,297.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,498 : 90,806 = 90,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,498/90,806 = 90,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,498x = 90,806 × 90,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,498x = 8,245,729,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,245,729,636/60,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,297.56

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