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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,208 and 90,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,208 and 90,027 is: 136,887.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,208 : 90,027 = 90,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,208/90,027 = 90,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,208x = 90,027 × 90,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,208x = 8,104,860,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,104,860,729/59,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,887.93

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