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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,664 and 79,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,664 and 79,702 is: 108,284.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,664 : 79,702 = 79,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,664/79,702 = 79,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,664x = 79,702 × 79,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,664x = 6,352,408,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,352,408,804/58,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,284.62

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