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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,412 and 122,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,412 and 122,660 is: 257,575.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,412 : 122,660 = 122,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,412/122,660 = 122,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,412x = 122,660 × 122,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,412x = 15,045,475,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045,475,600/58,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,575.08

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