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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,062 and 127,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,062 and 127,966 is: 277,256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,062 : 127,966 = 127,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,062/127,966 = 127,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,062x = 127,966 × 127,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,062x = 16,375,297,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,375,297,156/59,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,256.06

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