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Finding the Third Proportional to 36,162 and 55,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 36,162 and 55,881 is: 86,352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,162 : 55,881 = 55,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,162/55,881 = 55,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,162x = 55,881 × 55,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,162x = 3,122,686,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,686,161/36,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,352.70

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