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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,993.25 and 90,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,993.25 and 90,369 is: 136,124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,993.25 : 90,369 = 90,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,993.25/90,369 = 90,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,993.25x = 90,369 × 90,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,993.25x = 8,166,556,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,166,556,161/59,993.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,124.58

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