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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,869 and 82,717

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,869 and 82,717 is: 122,466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,869 : 82,717 = 82,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,869/82,717 = 82,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,869x = 82,717 × 82,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,869x = 6,842,102,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,842,102,089/55,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,466.88

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