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Finding the Third Proportional to 59,966 and 86,634

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Solution

The third proportional to 59,966 and 86,634 is: 125,161.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,966 : 86,634 = 86,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,966/86,634 = 86,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,966x = 86,634 × 86,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,966x = 7,505,449,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,505,449,956/59,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,161.76

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