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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,824 and 130,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,824 and 130,704 is: 280,868.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,824 : 130,704 = 130,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,824/130,704 = 130,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,824x = 130,704 × 130,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,824x = 17,083,535,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,083,535,616/60,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,868.34

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