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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,664 and 132,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,664 and 132,340 is: 288,702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,664 : 132,340 = 132,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,664/132,340 = 132,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,664x = 132,340 × 132,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,664x = 17,513,875,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,513,875,600/60,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,702.95

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