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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,331 and 130,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,331 and 130,254 is: 285,956.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,331 : 130,254 = 130,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,331/130,254 = 130,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,331x = 130,254 × 130,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,331x = 16,966,104,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,966,104,516/59,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,956.83

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