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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,056 and 120,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,056 and 120,660 is: 264,436.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,056 : 120,660 = 120,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,056/120,660 = 120,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,056x = 120,660 × 120,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,056x = 14,558,835,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558,835,600/55,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,436.86

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