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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,916 and 91,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,916 and 91,122 is: 136,306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,916 : 91,122 = 91,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,916/91,122 = 91,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,916x = 91,122 × 91,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,916x = 8,303,218,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,303,218,884/60,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,306.04

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