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Finding the Third Proportional to 56,946 and 86,823

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Solution

The third proportional to 56,946 and 86,823 is: 132,375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,946 : 86,823 = 86,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,946/86,823 = 86,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,946x = 86,823 × 86,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,946x = 7,538,233,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,538,233,329/56,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,375.12

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