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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,972 and 26,016

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,972 and 26,016 is: 56,534.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,972 : 26,016 = 26,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,972/26,016 = 26,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,972x = 26,016 × 26,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,972x = 676,832,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,832,256/11,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,534.60

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