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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,094.56 and 90,008.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,094.56 and 90,008.72 is: 137,095.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,094.56 : 90,008.72 = 90,008.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,094.56/90,008.72 = 90,008.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,094.56x = 90,008.72 × 90,008.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,094.56x = 8,101,569,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,101,569,451.02/59,094.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,095.01

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