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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,674 and 90,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,674 and 90,543 is: 135,116.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,674 : 90,543 = 90,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,674/90,543 = 90,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,674x = 90,543 × 90,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,674x = 8,198,034,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,198,034,849/60,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,116.11

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