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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,836 and 125,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,836 and 125,864 is: 264,752.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,836 : 125,864 = 125,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,836/125,864 = 125,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,836x = 125,864 × 125,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,836x = 15,841,746,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,841,746,496/59,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,752.77

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