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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,671.69 and 90,046.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,671.69 and 90,046.69 is: 135,883.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,671.69 : 90,046.69 = 90,046.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,671.69/90,046.69 = 90,046.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,671.69x = 90,046.69 × 90,046.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,671.69x = 8,108,405,929.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,108,405,929.72/59,671.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,883.64

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