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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,296 and 120,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,296 and 120,832 is: 264,040.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,296 : 120,832 = 120,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,296/120,832 = 120,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,296x = 120,832 × 120,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,296x = 14,600,372,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,600,372,224/55,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,040.30

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