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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,898 and 55,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,898 and 55,716 is: 115,409.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,898 : 55,716 = 55,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,898/55,716 = 55,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,898x = 55,716 × 55,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,898x = 3,104,272,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,272,656/26,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,409.05

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