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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,693 and 133,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,693 and 133,430 is: 293,338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,693 : 133,430 = 133,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,693/133,430 = 133,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,693x = 133,430 × 133,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,693x = 17,803,564,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,803,564,900/60,693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,338.03

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