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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,562 and 26,031

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,562 and 26,031 is: 58,606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,562 : 26,031 = 26,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,562/26,031 = 26,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,562x = 26,031 × 26,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,562x = 677,612,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,612,961/11,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,606.90

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