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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,364 and 90,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,364 and 90,546 is: 140,473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,364 : 90,546 = 90,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,364/90,546 = 90,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,364x = 90,546 × 90,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,364x = 8,198,578,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,198,578,116/58,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,473.20

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