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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,617 and 90,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,617 and 90,706 is: 140,361.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,617 : 90,706 = 90,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,617/90,706 = 90,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,617x = 90,706 × 90,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,617x = 8,227,578,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,227,578,436/58,617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,361.64

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