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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,960 and 84,479

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,960 and 84,479 is: 127,532.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,960 : 84,479 = 84,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,960/84,479 = 84,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,960x = 84,479 × 84,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,960x = 7,136,701,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,136,701,441/55,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,532.19

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