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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,606 and 130,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,606 and 130,285 is: 284,773.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,606 : 130,285 = 130,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,606/130,285 = 130,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,606x = 130,285 × 130,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,606x = 16,974,181,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,974,181,225/59,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,773.03

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