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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,150 and 26,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,150 and 26,320 is: 62,129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150 : 26,320 = 26,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150/26,320 = 26,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150x = 26,320 × 26,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150x = 692,742,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,742,400/11,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,129.36

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