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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,349 and 79,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,349 and 79,275 is: 105,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,349 : 79,275 = 79,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,349/79,275 = 79,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,349x = 79,275 × 79,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,349x = 6,284,525,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,284,525,625/59,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,891.01

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