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Finding the Third Proportional to 36,168 and 55,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 36,168 and 55,995 is: 86,691.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,168 : 55,995 = 55,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,168/55,995 = 55,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,168x = 55,995 × 55,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,168x = 3,135,440,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,440,025/36,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,691.00

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