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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,663 and 56,606

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,663 and 56,606 is: 120,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663 : 56,606 = 56,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663/56,606 = 56,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663x = 56,606 × 56,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663x = 3,204,239,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,239,236/26,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,175.50

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