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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,672 and 86,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,672 and 86,220 is: 133,530.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,672 : 86,220 = 86,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,672/86,220 = 86,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,672x = 86,220 × 86,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,672x = 7,433,888,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,433,888,400/55,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,530.11

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