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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,331 and 90,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,331 and 90,493 is: 140,388.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,331 : 90,493 = 90,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,331/90,493 = 90,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,331x = 90,493 × 90,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,331x = 8,188,983,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,188,983,049/58,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,388.18

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