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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,688 and 124,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,688 and 124,292 is: 254,556.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,688 : 124,292 = 124,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,688/124,292 = 124,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,688x = 124,292 × 124,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,688x = 15,448,501,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,448,501,264/60,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,556.11

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