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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,341 and 90,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,341 and 90,776 is: 138,863.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,341 : 90,776 = 90,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,341/90,776 = 90,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,341x = 90,776 × 90,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,341x = 8,240,282,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,240,282,176/59,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,863.22

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