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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,634 and 86,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,634 and 86,261 is: 133,748.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,634 : 86,261 = 86,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,634/86,261 = 86,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,634x = 86,261 × 86,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,634x = 7,440,960,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,440,960,121/55,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,748.43

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