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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,912 and 129,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,912 and 129,040 is: 277,929.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,912 : 129,040 = 129,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,912/129,040 = 129,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,912x = 129,040 × 129,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,912x = 16,651,321,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,651,321,600/59,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,929.66

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