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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,610.94 and 130,987.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,610.94 and 130,987.13 is: 287,826.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,610.94 : 130,987.13 = 130,987.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,610.94/130,987.13 = 130,987.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,610.94x = 130,987.13 × 130,987.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,610.94x = 17,157,626,915.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,157,626,915.77/59,610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,826.83

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