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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,732 and 129,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,732 and 129,127 is: 283,896.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,732 : 129,127 = 129,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,732/129,127 = 129,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,732x = 129,127 × 129,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,732x = 16,673,782,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,673,782,129/58,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,896.04

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