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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,271 and 56,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,271 and 56,235 is: 120,375.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271 : 56,235 = 56,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271/56,235 = 56,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271x = 56,235 × 56,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271x = 3,162,375,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,375,225/26,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,375.14

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