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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,490 and 85,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,490 and 85,825 is: 132,743.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,490 : 85,825 = 85,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,490/85,825 = 85,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,490x = 85,825 × 85,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,490x = 7,365,930,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,365,930,625/55,490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,743.39

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