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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,137 and 94,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,137 and 94,079 is: 149,667.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,137 : 94,079 = 94,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,137/94,079 = 94,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,137x = 94,079 × 94,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,137x = 8,850,858,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,850,858,241/59,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,667.01

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