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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,104 and 120,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,104 and 120,762 is: 264,653.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,104 : 120,762 = 120,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,104/120,762 = 120,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,104x = 120,762 × 120,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,104x = 14,583,460,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,583,460,644/55,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,653.39

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