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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,846 and 121,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,846 and 121,542 is: 264,521.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,846 : 121,542 = 121,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,846/121,542 = 121,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,846x = 121,542 × 121,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,846x = 14,772,457,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,772,457,764/55,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,521.32

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