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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,601 and 90,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,601 and 90,683 is: 140,328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,601 : 90,683 = 90,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,601/90,683 = 90,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,601x = 90,683 × 90,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,601x = 8,223,406,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,223,406,489/58,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,328.77

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