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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,626 and 90,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,626 and 90,836 is: 140,742.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,626 : 90,836 = 90,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,626/90,836 = 90,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,626x = 90,836 × 90,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,626x = 8,251,178,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251,178,896/58,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,742.66

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