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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,778 and 129,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,778 and 129,438 is: 280,273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,778 : 129,438 = 129,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,778/129,438 = 129,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,778x = 129,438 × 129,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,778x = 16,754,195,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,754,195,844/59,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,273.61

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