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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,437 and 86,866

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,437 and 86,866 is: 136,113.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,437 : 86,866 = 86,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,437/86,866 = 86,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,437x = 86,866 × 86,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,437x = 7,545,701,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,545,701,956/55,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,113.10

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