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Finding the Third Proportional to 56,094 and 120,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 56,094 and 120,180 is: 257,482.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,094 : 120,180 = 120,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,094/120,180 = 120,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,094x = 120,180 × 120,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,094x = 14,443,232,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,443,232,400/56,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,482.66

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