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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,961 and 130,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,961 and 130,376 is: 278,832.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,961 : 130,376 = 130,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,961/130,376 = 130,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,961x = 130,376 × 130,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,961x = 16,997,901,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,997,901,376/60,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,832.39

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