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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,822 and 81,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,822 and 81,279 is: 110,432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,822 : 81,279 = 81,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,822/81,279 = 81,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,822x = 81,279 × 81,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,822x = 6,606,275,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,606,275,841/59,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,432.21

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