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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,672 and 86,213

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,672 and 86,213 is: 133,508.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,672 : 86,213 = 86,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,672/86,213 = 86,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,672x = 86,213 × 86,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,672x = 7,432,681,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432,681,369/55,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,508.43

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