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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,600.44 and 90,008.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,600.44 and 90,008.06 is: 135,929.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,600.44 : 90,008.06 = 90,008.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,600.44/90,008.06 = 90,008.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,600.44x = 90,008.06 × 90,008.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,600.44x = 8,101,451,315.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,101,451,315.00/59,600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,929.39

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