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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,050 and 120,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,050 and 120,604 is: 264,220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,050 : 120,604 = 120,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,050/120,604 = 120,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,050x = 120,604 × 120,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,050x = 14,545,324,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,545,324,816/55,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,220.25

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