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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,756 and 120,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,756 and 120,266 is: 259,414.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,756 : 120,266 = 120,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,756/120,266 = 120,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,756x = 120,266 × 120,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,756x = 14,463,910,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,463,910,756/55,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,414.43

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