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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,698 and 86,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,698 and 86,251 is: 133,563.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,698 : 86,251 = 86,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,698/86,251 = 86,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,698x = 86,251 × 86,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,698x = 7,439,235,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,439,235,001/55,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,563.77

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