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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,354 and 90,531

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,354 and 90,531 is: 140,450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,354 : 90,531 = 90,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,354/90,531 = 90,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,354x = 90,531 × 90,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,354x = 8,195,861,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,195,861,961/58,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,450.73

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