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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,670 and 91,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,670 and 91,853 is: 139,063.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,670 : 91,853 = 91,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,670/91,853 = 91,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,670x = 91,853 × 91,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,670x = 8,436,973,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,436,973,609/60,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,063.35

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