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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,720.63 and 90,345.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,720.63 and 90,345.38 is: 136,674.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,720.63 : 90,345.38 = 90,345.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,720.63/90,345.38 = 90,345.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,720.63x = 90,345.38 × 90,345.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,720.63x = 8,162,286,783.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,162,286,783.89/59,720.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,674.50

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