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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,188 and 129,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,188 and 129,284 is: 282,394.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,188 : 129,284 = 129,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,188/129,284 = 129,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,188x = 129,284 × 129,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,188x = 16,714,352,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,714,352,656/59,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,394.28

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