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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,972 and 26,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,972 and 26,440 is: 58,392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,972 : 26,440 = 26,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,972/26,440 = 26,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,972x = 26,440 × 26,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,972x = 699,073,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,073,600/11,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,392.38

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