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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,934 and 85,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,934 and 85,359 is: 130,263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,934 : 85,359 = 85,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,934/85,359 = 85,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,934x = 85,359 × 85,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,934x = 7,286,158,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,286,158,881/55,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,263.50

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