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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,848 and 85,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,848 and 85,302 is: 130,289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,848 : 85,302 = 85,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,848/85,302 = 85,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,848x = 85,302 × 85,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,848x = 7,276,431,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,276,431,204/55,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,289.92

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