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Finding the Third Proportional to 53,910 and 85,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 53,910 and 85,275 is: 134,888.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,910 : 85,275 = 85,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,910/85,275 = 85,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,910x = 85,275 × 85,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,910x = 7,271,825,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,271,825,625/53,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,888.25

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