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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,944 and 129,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,944 and 129,233 is: 278,612.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,944 : 129,233 = 129,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,944/129,233 = 129,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,944x = 129,233 × 129,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,944x = 16,701,168,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,701,168,289/59,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,612.84

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