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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,033 and 26,109

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,033 and 26,109 is: 56,650.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033 : 26,109 = 26,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033/26,109 = 26,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033x = 26,109 × 26,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033x = 681,679,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,679,881/12,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,650.87

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