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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,383 and 130,023

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,383 and 130,023 is: 305,255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,383 : 130,023 = 130,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,383/130,023 = 130,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,383x = 130,023 × 130,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,383x = 16,905,980,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,905,980,529/55,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,255.77

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