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Finding the Third Proportional to 26,982 and 55,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 26,982 and 55,260 is: 113,174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,982 : 55,260 = 55,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,982/55,260 = 55,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,982x = 55,260 × 55,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,982x = 3,053,667,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,667,600/26,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,174.25

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