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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,266 and 26,078

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,266 and 26,078 is: 60,364.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266 : 26,078 = 26,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266/26,078 = 26,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266x = 26,078 × 26,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266x = 680,062,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,062,084/11,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,364.11

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