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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,354.88 and 90,123.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,354.88 and 90,123.75 is: 139,187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,354.88 : 90,123.75 = 90,123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,354.88/90,123.75 = 90,123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,354.88x = 90,123.75 × 90,123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,354.88x = 8,122,290,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,122,290,314.06/58,354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,187.86

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