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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,604 and 56,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,604 and 56,664 is: 120,688.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604 : 56,664 = 56,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604/56,664 = 56,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604x = 56,664 × 56,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604x = 3,210,808,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,808,896/26,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,688.95

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