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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,333 and 26,665

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,333 and 26,665 is: 62,739.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333 : 26,665 = 26,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333/26,665 = 26,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333x = 26,665 × 26,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333x = 711,022,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,022,225/11,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,739.10

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