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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,412 and 26,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,412 and 26,994 is: 63,851.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,412 : 26,994 = 26,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,412/26,994 = 26,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,412x = 26,994 × 26,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,412x = 728,676,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,676,036/11,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,851.74

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