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Finding the Third Proportional to 53,966 and 115,861

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Solution

The third proportional to 53,966 and 115,861 is: 248,744.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,966 : 115,861 = 115,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,966/115,861 = 115,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,966x = 115,861 × 115,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,966x = 13,423,771,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,423,771,321/53,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,744.98

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