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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,266.69 and 91,666.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,266.69 and 91,666.69 is: 141,779.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,266.69 : 91,666.69 = 91,666.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,266.69/91,666.69 = 91,666.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,266.69x = 91,666.69 × 91,666.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,266.69x = 8,402,781,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,402,781,597.22/59,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,779.17

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