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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,810 and 130,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,810 and 130,611 is: 280,533.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,810 : 130,611 = 130,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,810/130,611 = 130,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,810x = 130,611 × 130,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,810x = 17,059,233,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,059,233,321/60,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,533.36

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