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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,854 and 130,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,854 and 130,762 is: 280,979.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,854 : 130,762 = 130,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,854/130,762 = 130,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,854x = 130,762 × 130,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,854x = 17,098,700,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098,700,644/60,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,979.08

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