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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,949 and 90,075

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,949 and 90,075 is: 135,340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,949 : 90,075 = 90,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,949/90,075 = 90,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,949x = 90,075 × 90,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,949x = 8,113,505,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,113,505,625/59,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,340.13

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