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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,784 and 90,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,784 and 90,124 is: 135,861.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,784 : 90,124 = 90,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,784/90,124 = 90,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,784x = 90,124 × 90,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,784x = 8,122,335,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,122,335,376/59,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,861.36

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