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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,993 and 91,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,993 and 91,368 is: 136,869.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,993 : 91,368 = 91,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,993/91,368 = 91,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,993x = 91,368 × 91,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,993x = 8,348,111,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,348,111,424/60,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,869.99

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