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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,752 and 120,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,752 and 120,224 is: 259,251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,752 : 120,224 = 120,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,752/120,224 = 120,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,752x = 120,224 × 120,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,752x = 14,453,810,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,453,810,176/55,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,251.87

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