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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,190 and 126,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,190 and 126,804 is: 271,654.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,190 : 126,804 = 126,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,190/126,804 = 126,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,190x = 126,804 × 126,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,190x = 16,079,254,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,079,254,416/59,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,654.91

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