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Finding the Third Proportional to 58.94 and 90.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 58.94 and 90.19 is: 138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.94 : 90.19 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.94/90.19 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.94x = 90.19 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.94x = 8,133.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,133.79/58.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.01

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