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Finding the Third Proportional to 58,988 and 86,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 58,988 and 86,754 is: 127,589.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,988 : 86,754 = 86,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,988/86,754 = 86,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,988x = 86,754 × 86,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,988x = 7,526,256,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,526,256,516/58,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,589.62

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