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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,774 and 129,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,774 and 129,444 is: 280,318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,774 : 129,444 = 129,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,774/129,444 = 129,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,774x = 129,444 × 129,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,774x = 16,755,749,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,755,749,136/59,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,318.35

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