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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,333 and 118,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,333 and 118,555 is: 254,012.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,333 : 118,555 = 118,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,333/118,555 = 118,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,333x = 118,555 × 118,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,333x = 14,055,288,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,055,288,025/55,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,012.76

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