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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,867 and 120,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,867 and 120,836 is: 248,039.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,867 : 120,836 = 120,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,867/120,836 = 120,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,867x = 120,836 × 120,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,867x = 14,601,338,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,601,338,896/58,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,039.46

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