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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,615 and 130,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,615 and 130,878 is: 282,587.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,615 : 130,878 = 130,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,615/130,878 = 130,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,615x = 130,878 × 130,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,615x = 17,129,050,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,129,050,884/60,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,587.66

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