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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,207.63 and 91,001.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,207.63 and 91,001.81 is: 139,869.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,207.63 : 91,001.81 = 91,001.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,207.63/91,001.81 = 91,001.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,207.63x = 91,001.81 × 91,001.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,207.63x = 8,281,329,878.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,281,329,878.29/59,207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,869.31

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