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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,332 and 90,492

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,332 and 90,492 is: 140,382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,332 : 90,492 = 90,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,332/90,492 = 90,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,332x = 90,492 × 90,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,332x = 8,188,802,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,188,802,064/58,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,382.67

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