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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,544 and 90,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,544 and 90,304 is: 134,692.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,544 : 90,304 = 90,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,544/90,304 = 90,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,544x = 90,304 × 90,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,544x = 8,154,812,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,154,812,416/60,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,692.33

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