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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,333 and 90,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,333 and 90,233 is: 139,577.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,333 : 90,233 = 90,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,333/90,233 = 90,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,333x = 90,233 × 90,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,333x = 8,141,994,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,141,994,289/58,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,577.84

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