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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,098.50 and 90,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,098.50 and 90,837 is: 139,620.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,098.50 : 90,837 = 90,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,098.50/90,837 = 90,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,098.50x = 90,837 × 90,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,098.50x = 8,251,360,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251,360,569/59,098.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,620.47

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