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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,233 and 84,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,233 and 84,703 is: 121,125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,233 : 84,703 = 84,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,233/84,703 = 84,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,233x = 84,703 × 84,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,233x = 7,174,598,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,174,598,209/59,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,125.02

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