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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,808 and 130,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,808 and 130,607 is: 280,525.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,808 : 130,607 = 130,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,808/130,607 = 130,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,808x = 130,607 × 130,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,808x = 17,058,188,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,058,188,449/60,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,525.40

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