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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,589 and 92,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,589 and 92,901 is: 144,835.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,589 : 92,901 = 92,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,589/92,901 = 92,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,589x = 92,901 × 92,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,589x = 8,630,595,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,630,595,801/59,589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,835.39

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