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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,452 and 85,365

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,452 and 85,365 is: 131,414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,452 : 85,365 = 85,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,452/85,365 = 85,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,452x = 85,365 × 85,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,452x = 7,287,183,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,287,183,225/55,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,414.25

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