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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,369 and 129,986

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,369 and 129,986 is: 305,159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,369 : 129,986 = 129,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,369/129,986 = 129,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,369x = 129,986 × 129,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,369x = 16,896,360,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,896,360,196/55,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,159.21

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