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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,948 and 26,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,948 and 26,010 is: 56,622.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,948 : 26,010 = 26,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,948/26,010 = 26,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,948x = 26,010 × 26,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,948x = 676,520,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,520,100/11,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,622.04

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