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Finding the Third Proportional to 56,469.38 and 90,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 56,469.38 and 90,810 is: 146,034.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,469.38 : 90,810 = 90,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,469.38/90,810 = 90,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,469.38x = 90,810 × 90,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,469.38x = 8,246,456,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,246,456,100/56,469.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,034.13

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