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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,787 and 122,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,787 and 122,631 is: 269,567.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,787 : 122,631 = 122,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,787/122,631 = 122,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,787x = 122,631 × 122,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,787x = 15,038,362,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,038,362,161/55,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,567.50

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