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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,266 and 84,990

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,266 and 84,990 is: 130,700.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,266 : 84,990 = 84,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,266/84,990 = 84,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,266x = 84,990 × 84,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,266x = 7,223,300,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,223,300,100/55,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,700.61

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