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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,588 and 86,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,588 and 86,202 is: 133,676.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,588 : 86,202 = 86,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,588/86,202 = 86,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,588x = 86,202 × 86,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,588x = 7,430,784,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,430,784,804/55,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,676.06

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