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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,052 and 86,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,052 and 86,853 is: 129,942.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,052 : 86,853 = 86,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,052/86,853 = 86,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,052x = 86,853 × 86,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,052x = 7,543,443,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,543,443,609/58,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,942.87

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