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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,473 and 126,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,473 and 126,171 is: 272,247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,473 : 126,171 = 126,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,473/126,171 = 126,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,473x = 126,171 × 126,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,473x = 15,919,121,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,919,121,241/58,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,247.38

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