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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,944 and 86,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,944 and 86,676 is: 127,455.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,944 : 86,676 = 86,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,944/86,676 = 86,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,944x = 86,676 × 86,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,944x = 7,512,728,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,512,728,976/58,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,455.36

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