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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,954 and 26,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,954 and 26,092 is: 56,951.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,954 : 26,092 = 26,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,954/26,092 = 26,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,954x = 26,092 × 26,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,954x = 680,792,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,792,464/11,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,951.02

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