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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,908 and 91,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,908 and 91,010 is: 140,606.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,908 : 91,010 = 91,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,908/91,010 = 91,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,908x = 91,010 × 91,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,908x = 8,282,820,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282,820,100/58,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,606.03

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