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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,996 and 95,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,996 and 95,598 is: 149,829.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,996 : 95,598 = 95,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,996/95,598 = 95,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,996x = 95,598 × 95,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,996x = 9,138,977,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,138,977,604/60,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,829.13

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