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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,282 and 120,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,282 and 120,907 is: 264,435.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,282 : 120,907 = 120,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,282/120,907 = 120,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,282x = 120,907 × 120,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,282x = 14,618,502,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,618,502,649/55,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,435.13

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