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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,954 and 131,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,954 and 131,329 is: 287,675.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,954 : 131,329 = 131,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,954/131,329 = 131,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,954x = 131,329 × 131,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,954x = 17,247,306,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,247,306,241/59,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,675.66

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