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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,926 and 122,904

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,926 and 122,904 is: 270,096.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,926 : 122,904 = 122,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,926/122,904 = 122,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,926x = 122,904 × 122,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,926x = 15,105,393,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,105,393,216/55,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,096.08

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