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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,088 and 26,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,088 and 26,784 is: 64,699.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,088 : 26,784 = 26,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,088/26,784 = 26,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,088x = 26,784 × 26,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,088x = 717,382,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,382,656/11,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,699.01

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