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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,983 and 86,679

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,983 and 86,679 is: 134,205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,983 : 86,679 = 86,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,983/86,679 = 86,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,983x = 86,679 × 86,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,983x = 7,513,249,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,513,249,041/55,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,205.90

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