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Finding the Third Proportional to 28,254 and 55,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 28,254 and 55,797 is: 110,189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,254 : 55,797 = 55,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,254/55,797 = 55,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,254x = 55,797 × 55,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,254x = 3,113,305,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,305,209/28,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,189.89

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