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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,744 and 119,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,744 and 119,048 is: 254,241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,744 : 119,048 = 119,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,744/119,048 = 119,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,744x = 119,048 × 119,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,744x = 14,172,426,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,172,426,304/55,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,241.29

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