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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,906 and 92,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,906 and 92,130 is: 139,361.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,906 : 92,130 = 92,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,906/92,130 = 92,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,906x = 92,130 × 92,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,906x = 8,487,936,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,487,936,900/60,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,361.26

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