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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,953 and 80,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,953 and 80,901 is: 107,377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,953 : 80,901 = 80,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,953/80,901 = 80,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,953x = 80,901 × 80,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,953x = 6,544,971,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,544,971,801/60,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,377.35

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