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Finding the Third Proportional to 63,507 and 90,364.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 63,507 and 90,364.50 is: 128,580.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,507 : 90,364.50 = 90,364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,507/90,364.50 = 90,364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,507x = 90,364.50 × 90,364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,507x = 8,165,742,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,165,742,860.25/63,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,580.20

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