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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,952 and 131,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,952 and 131,325 is: 287,667.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,952 : 131,325 = 131,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,952/131,325 = 131,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,952x = 131,325 × 131,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,952x = 17,246,255,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,246,255,625/59,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,667.73

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