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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,462 and 128,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,462 and 128,725 is: 278,667.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,462 : 128,725 = 128,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,462/128,725 = 128,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,462x = 128,725 × 128,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,462x = 16,570,125,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,570,125,625/59,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,667.48

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