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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,250 and 125,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,250 and 125,160 is: 264,388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,250 : 125,160 = 125,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,250/125,160 = 125,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,250x = 125,160 × 125,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,250x = 15,665,025,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,665,025,600/59,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,388.62

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