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Finding the Third Proportional to 56,456 and 120,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 56,456 and 120,220 is: 256,001.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,456 : 120,220 = 120,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,456/120,220 = 120,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,456x = 120,220 × 120,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,456x = 14,452,848,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,452,848,400/56,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,001.99

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