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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,754 and 90,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,754 and 90,383 is: 136,711.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,754 : 90,383 = 90,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,754/90,383 = 90,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,754x = 90,383 × 90,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,754x = 8,169,086,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,169,086,689/59,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,711.96

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