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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,244 and 125,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,244 and 125,148 is: 264,364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,244 : 125,148 = 125,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,244/125,148 = 125,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,244x = 125,148 × 125,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,244x = 15,662,021,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,662,021,904/59,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,364.69

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