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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,396 and 88,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,396 and 88,803 is: 132,769.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,396 : 88,803 = 88,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,396/88,803 = 88,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,396x = 88,803 × 88,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,396x = 7,885,972,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,885,972,809/59,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,769.43

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