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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,092 and 86,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,092 and 86,907 is: 130,014.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,092 : 86,907 = 86,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,092/86,907 = 86,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,092x = 86,907 × 86,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,092x = 7,552,826,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,552,826,649/58,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,014.92

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