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Finding the Third Proportional to 56,826 and 85,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 56,826 and 85,239 is: 127,858.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,826 : 85,239 = 85,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,826/85,239 = 85,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,826x = 85,239 × 85,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,826x = 7,265,687,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,265,687,121/56,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,858.50

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