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Finding the Third Proportional to 54,282 and 86,159.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 54,282 and 86,159.25 is: 136,756.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,282 : 86,159.25 = 86,159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,282/86,159.25 = 86,159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,282x = 86,159.25 × 86,159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,282x = 7,423,416,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,423,416,360.56/54,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,756.50

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