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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,220.25 and 90,175.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,220.25 and 90,175.50 is: 139,669.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,220.25 : 90,175.50 = 90,175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,220.25/90,175.50 = 90,175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,220.25x = 90,175.50 × 90,175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,220.25x = 8,131,620,800.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,131,620,800.25/58,220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,669.97

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