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Finding the Third Proportional to 56,846 and 85,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 56,846 and 85,267 is: 127,897.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,846 : 85,267 = 85,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,846/85,267 = 85,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,846x = 85,267 × 85,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,846x = 7,270,461,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270,461,289/56,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,897.50

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