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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,062 and 86,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,062 and 86,867 is: 129,962.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,062 : 86,867 = 86,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,062/86,867 = 86,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,062x = 86,867 × 86,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,062x = 7,545,875,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,545,875,689/58,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,962.38

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