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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,924 and 122,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,924 and 122,792 is: 255,886.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,924 : 122,792 = 122,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,924/122,792 = 122,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,924x = 122,792 × 122,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,924x = 15,077,875,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,077,875,264/58,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,886.82

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