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Finding the Third Proportional to 56,846 and 85,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 56,846 and 85,269 is: 127,903.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,846 : 85,269 = 85,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,846/85,269 = 85,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,846x = 85,269 × 85,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,846x = 7,270,802,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270,802,361/56,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,903.50

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