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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,766 and 130,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,766 and 130,612 is: 290,295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,766 : 130,612 = 130,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,766/130,612 = 130,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,766x = 130,612 × 130,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,766x = 17,059,494,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,059,494,544/58,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,295.32

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