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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,931 and 26,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,931 and 26,250 is: 57,753.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,931 : 26,250 = 26,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,931/26,250 = 26,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,931x = 26,250 × 26,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,931x = 689,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,062,500/11,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,753.96

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