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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,586 and 90,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,586 and 90,792 is: 140,702.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,586 : 90,792 = 90,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,586/90,792 = 90,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,586x = 90,792 × 90,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,586x = 8,243,187,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,243,187,264/58,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,702.34

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