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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,932 and 90,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,932 and 90,892 is: 135,583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,932 : 90,892 = 90,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,932/90,892 = 90,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,932x = 90,892 × 90,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,932x = 8,261,355,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,261,355,664/60,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,583.20

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