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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,588 and 138,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,588 and 138,247 is: 326,214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,588 : 138,247 = 138,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,588/138,247 = 138,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,588x = 138,247 × 138,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,588x = 19,112,233,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,112,233,009/58,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,214.12

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