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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,952 and 55,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,952 and 55,200 is: 113,054.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952 : 55,200 = 55,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952/55,200 = 55,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952x = 55,200 × 55,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952x = 3,047,040,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,040,000/26,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,054.32

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