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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,720 and 86,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,720 and 86,316 is: 133,712.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,720 : 86,316 = 86,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,720/86,316 = 86,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,720x = 86,316 × 86,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,720x = 7,450,451,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,450,451,856/55,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,712.34

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