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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,607 and 130,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,607 and 130,593 is: 286,116.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,607 : 130,593 = 130,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,607/130,593 = 130,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,607x = 130,593 × 130,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,607x = 17,054,531,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,054,531,649/59,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,116.26

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