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Finding the Third Proportional to 63,402 and 90,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 63,402 and 90,567 is: 129,371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,402 : 90,567 = 90,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,402/90,567 = 90,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,402x = 90,567 × 90,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,402x = 8,202,381,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202,381,489/63,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,371.02

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