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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,268.75 and 90,055.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,268.75 and 90,055.13 is: 136,833.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,268.75 : 90,055.13 = 90,055.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,268.75/90,055.13 = 90,055.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,268.75x = 90,055.13 × 90,055.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,268.75x = 8,109,925,538.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,109,925,538.77/59,268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,833.08

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