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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,057 and 86,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,057 and 86,860 is: 129,952.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,057 : 86,860 = 86,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,057/86,860 = 86,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,057x = 86,860 × 86,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,057x = 7,544,659,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,544,659,600/58,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,952.63

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