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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,908 and 130,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,908 and 130,878 is: 290,776.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,908 : 130,878 = 130,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,908/130,878 = 130,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,908x = 130,878 × 130,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,908x = 17,129,050,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,129,050,884/58,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,776.31

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