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Finding the Third Proportional to 55,989 and 121,005

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Solution

The third proportional to 55,989 and 121,005 is: 261,519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,989 : 121,005 = 121,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,989/121,005 = 121,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,989x = 121,005 × 121,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,989x = 14,642,210,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,642,210,025/55,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,519.41

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