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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,371 and 90,564

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,371 and 90,564 is: 140,512.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,371 : 90,564 = 90,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,371/90,564 = 90,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,371x = 90,564 × 90,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,371x = 8,201,838,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,201,838,096/58,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,512.21

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