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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,936 and 86,417

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,936 and 86,417 is: 133,507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,936 : 86,417 = 86,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,936/86,417 = 86,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,936x = 86,417 × 86,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,936x = 7,467,897,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,467,897,889/55,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,507.90

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