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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,920 and 86,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,920 and 86,688 is: 134,385.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,920 : 86,688 = 86,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,920/86,688 = 86,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,920x = 86,688 × 86,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,920x = 7,514,809,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,514,809,344/55,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,385.00

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