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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,054 and 26,113

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,054 and 26,113 is: 56,569.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,054 : 26,113 = 26,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,054/26,113 = 26,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,054x = 26,113 × 26,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,054x = 681,888,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,888,769/12,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,569.50

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