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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,040 and 26,041

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,040 and 26,041 is: 56,323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,040 : 26,041 = 26,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,040/26,041 = 26,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,040x = 26,041 × 26,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,040x = 678,133,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,133,681/12,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,323.40

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