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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,380 and 90,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,380 and 90,294 is: 130,699.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,380 : 90,294 = 90,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,380/90,294 = 90,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,380x = 90,294 × 90,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,380x = 8,153,006,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,153,006,436/62,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,699.05

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