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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,984 and 26,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,984 and 26,040 is: 56,582.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,984 : 26,040 = 26,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,984/26,040 = 26,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,984x = 26,040 × 26,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,984x = 678,081,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,081,600/11,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,582.24

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