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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,268 and 26,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,268 and 26,268 is: 61,236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268 : 26,268 = 26,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268/26,268 = 26,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268x = 26,268 × 26,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268x = 690,007,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,007,824/11,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,236.05

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