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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,462 and 79,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,462 and 79,270 is: 105,676.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,462 : 79,270 = 79,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,462/79,270 = 79,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,462x = 79,270 × 79,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,462x = 6,283,732,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,283,732,900/59,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,676.45

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