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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,060 and 26,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,060 and 26,070 is: 56,355.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060 : 26,070 = 26,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060/26,070 = 26,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060x = 26,070 × 26,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060x = 679,644,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,644,900/12,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,355.30

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