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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,808 and 90,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,808 and 90,969 is: 136,089.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,808 : 90,969 = 90,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,808/90,969 = 90,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,808x = 90,969 × 90,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,808x = 8,275,358,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,275,358,961/60,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,089.97

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