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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,886 and 120,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,886 and 120,484 is: 259,750.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,886 : 120,484 = 120,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,886/120,484 = 120,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,886x = 120,484 × 120,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,886x = 14,516,394,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,516,394,256/55,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,750.10

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