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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,757 and 55,134

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,757 and 55,134 is: 113,606.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,757 : 55,134 = 55,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,757/55,134 = 55,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,757x = 55,134 × 55,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,757x = 3,039,757,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,757,956/26,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,606.08

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