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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,806 and 95,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,806 and 95,181 is: 151,480.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,806 : 95,181 = 95,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,806/95,181 = 95,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,806x = 95,181 × 95,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,806x = 9,059,422,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,059,422,761/59,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,480.17

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