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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,858 and 121,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,858 and 121,545 is: 264,477.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,858 : 121,545 = 121,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,858/121,545 = 121,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,858x = 121,545 × 121,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,858x = 14,773,187,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,773,187,025/55,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,477.55

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