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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,759 and 91,977

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,759 and 91,977 is: 139,234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,759 : 91,977 = 91,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,759/91,977 = 91,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,759x = 91,977 × 91,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,759x = 8,459,768,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,459,768,529/60,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,234.82

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