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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,301 and 130,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,301 and 130,266 is: 286,154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,301 : 130,266 = 130,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,301/130,266 = 130,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,301x = 130,266 × 130,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,301x = 16,969,230,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,969,230,756/59,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,154.21

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