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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,028.50 and 26,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,028.50 and 26,325 is: 57,613.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,028.50 : 26,325 = 26,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,028.50/26,325 = 26,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,028.50x = 26,325 × 26,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,028.50x = 693,005,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,005,625/12,028.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,613.64

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