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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,796 and 90,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,796 and 90,950 is: 136,059.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,796 : 90,950 = 90,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,796/90,950 = 90,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,796x = 90,950 × 90,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,796x = 8,271,902,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,271,902,500/60,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,059.98

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