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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,952 and 55,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,952 and 55,240 is: 113,218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952 : 55,240 = 55,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952/55,240 = 55,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952x = 55,240 × 55,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952x = 3,051,457,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051,457,600/26,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,218.22

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