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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,603.34 and 90,012.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,603.34 and 90,012.52 is: 135,936.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,603.34 : 90,012.52 = 90,012.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,603.34/90,012.52 = 90,012.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,603.34x = 90,012.52 × 90,012.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,603.34x = 8,102,252,969.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,252,969.14/59,603.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,936.22

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