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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,762 and 90,895

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,762 and 90,895 is: 135,971.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,762 : 90,895 = 90,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,762/90,895 = 90,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,762x = 90,895 × 90,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,762x = 8,261,901,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,261,901,025/60,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,971.51

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