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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,042 and 26,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,042 and 26,140 is: 56,743.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,042 : 26,140 = 26,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,042/26,140 = 26,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,042x = 26,140 × 26,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,042x = 683,299,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,299,600/12,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,743.03

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