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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,797 and 125,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,797 and 125,790 is: 264,614.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,797 : 125,790 = 125,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,797/125,790 = 125,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,797x = 125,790 × 125,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,797x = 15,823,124,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,823,124,100/59,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,614.01

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