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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,467.61 and 91,085.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,467.61 and 91,085.13 is: 139,512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,467.61 : 91,085.13 = 91,085.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,467.61/91,085.13 = 91,085.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,467.61x = 91,085.13 × 91,085.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,467.61x = 8,296,501,419.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,296,501,419.47/59,467.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,512.96

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