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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,390 and 90,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,390 and 90,320 is: 139,710.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,390 : 90,320 = 90,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,390/90,320 = 90,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,390x = 90,320 × 90,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,390x = 8,157,702,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,157,702,400/58,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,710.61

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